Nativity Set. Korea
Item
Identifier: SEP 1993 #21 M102
Scope and Contents
- NOTE: hand-carved wooden figures in dark wood tone
- M102: stable, 13¼" x 4¼" x 11¼" high
- M103: Christchild in manger, 3 5/8" x 2 1/8" x 1" high
- M104: Mary, 4¾" high, kneeling with folded hands, small chip out of left sleeve
- M105: Joseph, 4 5/8" high, on one knee, right hand made to hold a staff
- M106: shepherd #1, 6¾" high, bag tied at waist, sheep across shoulders
- M107: shepherd #2, 7 1/8" high, bag tied at waist, made to hold a staff in right hand
- M108-M110: 3 sheep, 1 standing, 1 5/8" high, 2 reclining, 1¼" high
- M111: ox, 2¾” high, reclining
- M112: donkey, 2½" high, reclining
- M113: Wise Man #1, 7¼" high, bearded, crown on head, holding box with pyramid-shaped top
- M114: Wise Man #2, 7 1/8" high, African features, holding pitcher-like container with a lid, turban on head
- M115: Wise Man #3, 5 3/8" high, on one knee, Asian features and clothing, bag under left hand, hat has flat top, fringe at back and front
- M116: star, 3½" high, 5 points, nail on back
- M117: camel, 3" high, reclining
- M118: staff, 7-3/8" high, circle at top
- M119: staff, 5 7/8" high
- M120: doily, 17" x 12", ecru, openwork made of narrow ribbon connected with tatting and / or crochet work, twisted crochet yarn, etc.
- M122: scarf, 47" x 12¼", made of woven wool yarn in brown and beige, twisted fringe at either end
- M123: scarf, 34" x 14 ¾", ecru with tan, brown, rust, yellow, gray, and teal blue stitched decoration including openwork
- M124: small display sign, "Korea"
Dates
- Creation: 1883 - 1982
Extent
23 Artifacts
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Topical
Repository Details
Part of the Concordia Historical Institute Repository
Contact:
804 Seminary Place
Saint Louis MO 63105 USA
314-505-7935
reference@concordiahistoricalinstitute.org
804 Seminary Place
Saint Louis MO 63105 USA
314-505-7935
reference@concordiahistoricalinstitute.org