Thirteen-piece Blackware Nativity Set

Date1974

Mediumceramic

Dimensionskneeling figure, each: 3 1/2 × 1 3/4 × 2 1/2 in. (8.9 × 4.4 × 6.4 cm)
angel, each: 3 × 2 5/8 × 2 1/4 in. (7.6 × 6.7 × 5.7 cm)
animal, largest: 4 × 1 3/4 × 4 in. (10.2 × 4.4 × 10.2 cm)
animal, smallest: 1 5/8 × 2 × 3 1/4 in. (4.1 × 5.1 × 8.3 cm)
baby Jesus: 5/8 × 1 7/8 × 3/4 in. (1.6 × 4.8 × 1.9 cm)
baby basket: 1 3/4 × 2 × 3 in. (4.4 × 5.1 × 7.6 cm)

ClassificationsCeramic

Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, Collectors Club

Object numberVPC1976.5.1.A-M

DescriptionA thirteen-piece blackware ceramic Nativity set, depicting the birth of Jesus Christ. The figures are small and feature painted black details and contrasting polished and matte textures. The figures include a small Baby Jesus in a manger, a kneeling Virgin Mary and Joseph, three Biblical Magi holding gifts, and two praying angels. They are accompanied by a variety of animals: a sheep, a camel, an ox, and a donkey.

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