Nativity scene
Category
Ceramics
Date
1970 - 1990
Materials
Ceramic Paint
Measurements
80 x 78 x 76 mm
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2 Willow Road, London
NT 112389
Summary
A ceramic nativity scene moulded in a stylised teacup. The teacup hand fashioned with a flat side opposing the handle, allowing it to stand on its side with the interior open for viewing. Painted to the exterior with stylised leaves in purple with a red handle and rim. The interior scene depicting Jesus, Mary and Joseph, the three Wise Men and three stable animals. There is one ceramic stump suggesting a further figure was once present but is now lost.
Provenance
Owned by Ernö Goldfinger and Ursula Ruth Blackwell, also known as Mrs Ernö Goldfinger. Purchased by the National Trust in 1994.
Marks and inscriptions
Underside.: In white script on a printed red paper label adhered to the bottom "HAND MADE / PERU"