Nativity scene - Shell - Italian craftsmanship

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Artisanal nativity scene carved inside a large natural Murex Ramosus shell, featuring silver-plated figures of Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus with silver glitter, measuring about 10 × 13 × 8 cm and weighing around 200 g, Made in Italy.

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Handcrafted Nativity in a Large Natural Murex Ramosus Shell – Silver-Plated Sacred Scene with Silver Glitter – Made in Italy

A refined and exclusive artisanal nativity crafted inside a stunning large natural Murex Ramosus shell, featuring a delicate Nativity scene with figures plated in silver.

An original piece that blends the charm of the sea with Italian presepe tradition, turning an authentic shell into an elegant decorative work rich in beauty and spirituality.

ARTISANAL COMPOSITION
The centerpiece is a natural Murex Ramosus shell, prized for its sculptural form, pronounced spines, and irregular shapes. The shell is carefully worked and decorated by hand, highlighting its natural geometry.
Inside lies a refined Nativity scene with Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus, the figures silver-plated and finished with a luminous silver sheen.
The composition is accented with silver glitter to create delicate, sparkling reflections that enhance the shell’s shapes and lend the piece a festive, elegant atmosphere.
The contrast between the shell’s natural beauty, the silver miniatures, and the glittering details makes each piece unique.
A true artisanal decorative object, ideal for lovers of original creations and the Italian presepe tradition.

CHARACTERISTICS
• Type: artisanal nativity in a natural shell
• Shell: authentic Murex Ramosus
• Size: large
• Subject: Nativity with Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus
• Figures: miniatures silver-plated
• Decorations: silver glitter
• Craft: handmade composition and finish
• Overall dimensions: about 10 × 13 × 8 cm
• Weight: about 200 g
• Style: Christmas, maritime and traditional
• Condition: new
• Made in Italy

THE ALLURE OF THE MUREX RAMOSUS SHELL
The Murex Ramosus is a striking shell, notable for its large size and textured, branched forms. Its natural beauty makes it a powerful decorative element, cherished by shell lovers and marine-art enthusiasts.
Through artisanal workmanship, this extraordinary gift of nature becomes an original Nativity scene while preserving the shell’s unique characteristics.

A SYMBOL OF CHRISTMAS, PEACE AND TRADITION
The Nativity embodies one of Christmas’ deepest meanings—love, family, hope and serenity. Contained within a natural shell, the scene offers a captivating fusion of Christian spirituality and marine beauty.
The silver decorations add luminosity and refinement, making the presepe perfect for display on shelves, tables, furniture, showcases or private collections.
An original creation, also ideal as an exclusive Christmas gift or a distinctive collectible.

PACKAGING AND SHIPPING
The nativity will be carefully packed with protective materials to safeguard the shell, its delicate ends and the miniatures during transit. Fast, tracked, insured shipping via professional courier SDA or UPS.
Please monitor the tracking. If the recipient is absent, the package may be left at a pickup point.
If bidding on multiple lots, consider choosing combined shipping before payment, where feasible with object safety. Lotes paid separately may be shipped individually, with no refund of related shipping costs.

IMPORTANT NOTE
In some countries, importing items made from certain natural shells may be subject to customs restrictions. Buyers are advised to check current regulations in their country before bidding.

An exclusive artisanal creation where the extraordinary beauty of the Murex Ramosus meets the magic of the Nativity and the radiance of silver decorations. A small Italian handcrafted masterpiece, rich in charm, tradition and meaning.

Seller's Story

My creations are born at the heart of Italy’s artisanal tradition in Torre del Greco, a world-renowned symbol for coral processing and cameo carving. Each piece of jewelry is the result of knowledge handed down through generations: the coral is carefully selected, the cameo hand-carved by master artisans, every detail refined according to techniques that belong to the history of Mediterranean jewelry art. I believe in authenticity, in natural materials and in the value of manual work. For this reason I offer only pieces that embody identity, culture and passion, pure expressions of Italian excellence. Each object is not just a piece of jewelry, but a fragment of tradition that continues to live on through time.
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Handcrafted Nativity in a Large Natural Murex Ramosus Shell – Silver-Plated Sacred Scene with Silver Glitter – Made in Italy

A refined and exclusive artisanal nativity crafted inside a stunning large natural Murex Ramosus shell, featuring a delicate Nativity scene with figures plated in silver.

An original piece that blends the charm of the sea with Italian presepe tradition, turning an authentic shell into an elegant decorative work rich in beauty and spirituality.

ARTISANAL COMPOSITION
The centerpiece is a natural Murex Ramosus shell, prized for its sculptural form, pronounced spines, and irregular shapes. The shell is carefully worked and decorated by hand, highlighting its natural geometry.
Inside lies a refined Nativity scene with Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus, the figures silver-plated and finished with a luminous silver sheen.
The composition is accented with silver glitter to create delicate, sparkling reflections that enhance the shell’s shapes and lend the piece a festive, elegant atmosphere.
The contrast between the shell’s natural beauty, the silver miniatures, and the glittering details makes each piece unique.
A true artisanal decorative object, ideal for lovers of original creations and the Italian presepe tradition.

CHARACTERISTICS
• Type: artisanal nativity in a natural shell
• Shell: authentic Murex Ramosus
• Size: large
• Subject: Nativity with Mary, Joseph and Baby Jesus
• Figures: miniatures silver-plated
• Decorations: silver glitter
• Craft: handmade composition and finish
• Overall dimensions: about 10 × 13 × 8 cm
• Weight: about 200 g
• Style: Christmas, maritime and traditional
• Condition: new
• Made in Italy

THE ALLURE OF THE MUREX RAMOSUS SHELL
The Murex Ramosus is a striking shell, notable for its large size and textured, branched forms. Its natural beauty makes it a powerful decorative element, cherished by shell lovers and marine-art enthusiasts.
Through artisanal workmanship, this extraordinary gift of nature becomes an original Nativity scene while preserving the shell’s unique characteristics.

A SYMBOL OF CHRISTMAS, PEACE AND TRADITION
The Nativity embodies one of Christmas’ deepest meanings—love, family, hope and serenity. Contained within a natural shell, the scene offers a captivating fusion of Christian spirituality and marine beauty.
The silver decorations add luminosity and refinement, making the presepe perfect for display on shelves, tables, furniture, showcases or private collections.
An original creation, also ideal as an exclusive Christmas gift or a distinctive collectible.

PACKAGING AND SHIPPING
The nativity will be carefully packed with protective materials to safeguard the shell, its delicate ends and the miniatures during transit. Fast, tracked, insured shipping via professional courier SDA or UPS.
Please monitor the tracking. If the recipient is absent, the package may be left at a pickup point.
If bidding on multiple lots, consider choosing combined shipping before payment, where feasible with object safety. Lotes paid separately may be shipped individually, with no refund of related shipping costs.

IMPORTANT NOTE
In some countries, importing items made from certain natural shells may be subject to customs restrictions. Buyers are advised to check current regulations in their country before bidding.

An exclusive artisanal creation where the extraordinary beauty of the Murex Ramosus meets the magic of the Nativity and the radiance of silver decorations. A small Italian handcrafted masterpiece, rich in charm, tradition and meaning.

Seller's Story

My creations are born at the heart of Italy’s artisanal tradition in Torre del Greco, a world-renowned symbol for coral processing and cameo carving. Each piece of jewelry is the result of knowledge handed down through generations: the coral is carefully selected, the cameo hand-carved by master artisans, every detail refined according to techniques that belong to the history of Mediterranean jewelry art. I believe in authenticity, in natural materials and in the value of manual work. For this reason I offer only pieces that embody identity, culture and passion, pure expressions of Italian excellence. Each object is not just a piece of jewelry, but a fragment of tradition that continues to live on through time.
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Details

Era
After 2000
Weight
200 g
Specific region of origin
Campania
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Shell
Colour
Brown, Silver, White
Condition
As new - unused
Height
10 cm
Width
13 cm
Depth
8 cm
Title additional information
Italian craftsmanship
Estimated period
2020+
ItalyVerified
4364
Objects sold
99.86%
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