Nativity Set. Brazil

Item

Identifier: SEP 1993 M21 M67

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

NOTE: terra cotta (blue ceramic). These figures retain the terra cotta for skin tones; remainder is painted
M67: Christchild, 2 ½" long, in white swaddling cloth with gold trim
M68: manger, 3¾" x 3" x ¾" high, painted royal blue with gold highlights, chipped
M69: Mary, 4 5/8" high, blue robe with gold trim, white head covering with gold edge, kneeling with folded hands, head has been broken off and re-attached, artist's initials (?) carved in side
M70: Joseph, 6¾" high, royal blue robe with gold trim, artist's initials (?) carved in side
M71: shepherd boy, 6½” high, blue robe with gold trim, twig staff has been broken, arms have been broken off and re-attached, artist's initials (?) carved in side
M72-M75: 4 sheep, 1 ¾" to 2" high, painted white
M76: ox, 3 ¾" high, black and white
M77: ox, 3-3/8" high, royal blue with gold trim
M78: donkey, 3¾" high, brown with black mane, right ear is missing, left ear has been broken off and re-attached
M79: donkey, 3½" high, royal blue with gold trim, right ear has been broken off and re-attached
M80: Wise Man #1, 7½" high, royal blue robe and cloak with gold trim, holding a gold flask, gold crown, head has been broken off and re-attached, artist's initials (?) carved in side
M81: Wise Man #2, 7½" high, royal blue cloak with gold trim, yellow robe with gold trim, gold hat, holding gold box
M82: Wise Man #3, 7 ¼" high, royal blue robe and cloak with gold trim, gold hat, holding gold bag with top broken off and re-attached
M83: small display sign, "Brazil"
M84: doily, 17¼" x 11", repeating diamond design, white with counted cross-stitch pink flowers with yellow centers and green leaves and stems