Nativity Scene - Mother of Pearl - Diorama - 1940-1950 - Israel

Antique religious diorama with a Christmas scene / Birth of Christ / Nativity scene.
Dating: 20th century.
Made from carved mother-of-pearl, iridescent abalone, olive wood, brass, and textile/paper.
Dimensions: height 24 cm, width approximately 20 cm, depth 4.5 cm.
Framed tableau with the baby Jesus in the manger, Mary, Joseph, shepherds and animals under the Star of Bethlehem.
The central panel is engraved; the background consists of a mosaic of natural abalone.
Olive wood frame with a fold-out stand at the back.
In good, original antique condition with signs of aging; the central mother-of-pearl plate is completely intact.
Small damaged piece at the bottom left of the mother-of-pearl border; the bottom wooden ornament is slightly loose.
In the mother-of-pearl of this loose wooden part there is one small fine crack; see the detail photos.