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Christianity Monastery Work Wax Jesus Child in Glass Display Case Antique German

$1,250
£948.98
€1,085.43
CA$1,746.43
A$1,942.41
CHF 1,014.27
MX$23,637.10
NOK 12,953.75
SEK 12,148.33
DKK 8,100.97
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About the Item

Here I have to offer a fine antique classic early 20th century Glass Display Case with a beautiful Monastery Work inside. A wonderful decorative item, in very nice as is condition. This is a truly fine antique old piece. Great Item in your home. As you can see it is a really old-age piece and the patina at the pillow gives the piece in total a great antique look. The ground is made of gilt wood, the sarcophagus is made of glass. In Germany the little wax doll is called "Fatschenkind". A Fatschenkind, also known as Fatschenkindl is a representation in wax of the Baby Jesus or Jesus Child. The term comes from the latin word for diaper. This is a miniature of a devotional image, an infant wound with ribbons and other tiny delicate objects. These figures are mainly distributed in Southern Germany and Austria as examples of wax work called “ceroplastics”. The Fatschenkind is tucked into silk cloth, or lace with ruffles and can placed in a small framed wooden box with a glass pane or dome to avoid the dust. The Infant Jesus is cradled with colored paper, or embroidered silk, stones and pearls. No two are the same! Unique! These boxes were made in monasteries, but also by private individuals, usually women.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 15.13 in (38.44 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1910s or older
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. With minor signs of wear as expected with age and use. Obviously this item is not new, so please check all photos before purchase.
  • Seller Location:
    Nuernberg, DE
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RegM_Bo1_SC111stDibs: LU3998142082262

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