Creche

Art

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International Museum of Art & Science

Name/Title

Creche

Entry/Object ID

1983.11.069

Description

Nativity scene in small ceramic bowl. There is a background of the night sky. The Holy family and animals are in foreground. The figures, animals, manger of clay are brightly painted. There are wire inserts for details. The red cardboard platform set into ceramic bowl is the stage for the scene. The ceramic bowl has handles on each side and a simple design around the rim.

Artwork Details

Medium

Clay, Paint, Wire, Cardboard

Made/Created

Date made

1980

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

Mexican

Dimensions

Width

3-1/2 in

Depth

1-5/8 in

Diameter

2-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

2 3/4" Diameter (without handles); 3 1/2" Diameter (with handles); 1 5/8" D