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Nativity Scene

Christmas Decoration
1980-1995
Place of origin

Hanging ornament made of olive wood. It is a stand with a base and back on to which is glued a roof shape, a 'palm tree' and two figures. The one on the right is shaped to look like it is holding a baby. At the top is a small hole through which is place a ring of metal.


Object details

Object type
TitleNativity Scene
Materials and techniques
olive wood, carved
Brief description
Olive wood nativity scene possibly made in Jerusalem between 1980 and 1995
Physical description
Hanging ornament made of olive wood. It is a stand with a base and back on to which is glued a roof shape, a 'palm tree' and two figures. The one on the right is shaped to look like it is holding a baby. At the top is a small hole through which is place a ring of metal.
Dimensions
  • Height: 5.5cm
  • Width: 5.7cm
  • Depth: 3.2cm
Credit line
Bequeathed by Elspeth Ann Evans
Production
This may be from Jerusalem.
Collection
Accession number
B.132-1998

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Record createdJune 30, 1998
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