Rare 4 piece Nativity Set with Stable/Manger. Figurines in very good condition. No chipping or cracks. Even finger detail is preserved. St. Joseph is missing staff but can be easily recrafted. Crèche shows some paint loss and minimal chipping on top edge. See pictures. Due to its size and fragility of the figurines I will charge a flat $100 shipping fee to guarantee safe delivery.

The figurines are part of a group of pieces that form Salvador Furio's ensemble depicting the birth of Christ. It depicts the Virgin Mother in half kneeling position and gazing in adoration upon her Infant Son. She appears to be kneeling before the Holy Child with her left hand extended in a gesture of blessing. Measures 7" high x 3" wide x 5" long. The underside has both the incised marks and the genuine NAO backstamp. This beautiful Nao porcelain figurine of the Christ child depicts the baby Jesus in a cradle nestled in a mound of straw. The baby Jesus measures 2.25" Height x 4" Width.

Saint Joseph is depicted standing over the Christ child with staff (missing) in hand seeming both protective and amazed by this miracle. He stands 10.75" Height x 4" Width. The crèche is a large, rustic plaster structure that measures 21" wide, 13.5" tall, and 10" in depth

Issued in 1992. Hand finished in Valencia Spain by the Lladro Group NAO artisans skilled in the fields of sculpting, casting, and finishing. The hand colored pastel shades and flawless kiln fired gloss finish are hallmarks of the piece. Weighs in at about 6 oz. before packaging.

Since 1968, the Lladro family has utilized the finest local artisans in Valencia, Spain to produce the NAO brand of porcelain figurines. Each NAO figurine is expertly crafted by skilled artists who are schooled in design, sculpting and hand painting. All NAO figurines are produced using the finest bisque porcelain, fired for up to 24 hours. The result is a truly unique piece of art,