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Christmas Elf with Beer Barrel Money Bank

About the Item

Fantastic elf or "Nisse" as it is called in Danish, with a beer barrel. The "Nisse" used to live in every farmhouse and you had to threat him nicely and make sure he stayed. One of the ways was to give him sweet beer and porridge at Christmas. Later on the "Nisse" became very associated with christmas and as Santa´s helpers.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.09 in (18 cm)Width: 2.76 in (7 cm)Depth: 3.55 in (9 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1870
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Copenhagen, DK
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 38741stDibs: LU101361415532

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