Nativity scene - Shell - Italian craftsmanship
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## Handmade Nativity Scene in a Natural Sanded Black Murex Shell – Silver-Tone Nativity – Made in Italy
Original **handcrafted nativity scene created inside a natural Black Murex shell**, distinguished by fascinating brown hues, pronounced ridges, and distinctive irregular shapes.
A creation that brings together the beauty of the sea and Italian Christmas tradition, transforming an authentic shell into a captivating decorative piece.
### THE HANDCRAFTED SCENE
Inside the shell is a delicate **Holy Nativity made of silver-plated zamak**, depicting Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, and the traditional animals.
The scene rests on a **sand-textured base with a glitter finish**, which adds a touch of sparkle and evokes a charming Christmas landscape.
The composition is completed by a **silver-tone comet star** above the Nativity, adding an extra touch of elegance.
The shell’s natural shapes and the handcrafted work make every piece distinctive and unique.
### FEATURES
- **Type:** Handmade nativity scene in a natural shell
- **Shell:** Natural Black Murex
- **Subject:** Holy Nativity
- **Figures:** Silver-plated zamak
- **Decorations:** Glitter-finished sand-textured base and silver-tone comet star
- **Dimensions:** Approx. 5 × 9 × 6 cm
- **Total weight:** Approx. 50 grams
- **Craftsmanship:** Italian handmade
- **Condition:** New
- **Made in Italy**
### AN ORIGINAL CHRISTMAS CREATION
A small nativity scene with great symbolic significance, ideal for decorating shelves, display windows, and home interiors during the holiday season.
The combination of a **natural shell, silver-tone miniatures, and sparkling details** also makes it a distinctive gift idea for lovers of Christmas and Italian craftsmanship.
### PACKAGING AND SHIPPING
The nativity scene will be carefully packaged to protect the shell and delicate miniatures during transit.
Fast, **tracked and insured** shipping via SDA or UPS courier.
We recommend monitoring the tracking information. If the recipient is absent, the parcel may be left at a collection point.
**Combined shipping:** If you win multiple lots, we recommend selecting combined shipping before payment. Lots paid for separately may be shipped individually, with no possibility of reimbursement for the related shipping costs.
### IMPORTANT NOTE
The import of certain species of natural shells may be subject to customs restrictions. Buyers are advised to check the regulations in force in their country before participating in the auction.
**An exclusive handcrafted creation that captures the magic of Christmas in the beauty of a natural shell, bringing together tradition, spirituality, and the charm of the sea.**
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.
Translated by Google Translate## Handmade Nativity Scene in a Natural Sanded Black Murex Shell – Silver-Tone Nativity – Made in Italy
Original **handcrafted nativity scene created inside a natural Black Murex shell**, distinguished by fascinating brown hues, pronounced ridges, and distinctive irregular shapes.
A creation that brings together the beauty of the sea and Italian Christmas tradition, transforming an authentic shell into a captivating decorative piece.
### THE HANDCRAFTED SCENE
Inside the shell is a delicate **Holy Nativity made of silver-plated zamak**, depicting Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, and the traditional animals.
The scene rests on a **sand-textured base with a glitter finish**, which adds a touch of sparkle and evokes a charming Christmas landscape.
The composition is completed by a **silver-tone comet star** above the Nativity, adding an extra touch of elegance.
The shell’s natural shapes and the handcrafted work make every piece distinctive and unique.
### FEATURES
- **Type:** Handmade nativity scene in a natural shell
- **Shell:** Natural Black Murex
- **Subject:** Holy Nativity
- **Figures:** Silver-plated zamak
- **Decorations:** Glitter-finished sand-textured base and silver-tone comet star
- **Dimensions:** Approx. 5 × 9 × 6 cm
- **Total weight:** Approx. 50 grams
- **Craftsmanship:** Italian handmade
- **Condition:** New
- **Made in Italy**
### AN ORIGINAL CHRISTMAS CREATION
A small nativity scene with great symbolic significance, ideal for decorating shelves, display windows, and home interiors during the holiday season.
The combination of a **natural shell, silver-tone miniatures, and sparkling details** also makes it a distinctive gift idea for lovers of Christmas and Italian craftsmanship.
### PACKAGING AND SHIPPING
The nativity scene will be carefully packaged to protect the shell and delicate miniatures during transit.
Fast, **tracked and insured** shipping via SDA or UPS courier.
We recommend monitoring the tracking information. If the recipient is absent, the parcel may be left at a collection point.
**Combined shipping:** If you win multiple lots, we recommend selecting combined shipping before payment. Lots paid for separately may be shipped individually, with no possibility of reimbursement for the related shipping costs.
### IMPORTANT NOTE
The import of certain species of natural shells may be subject to customs restrictions. Buyers are advised to check the regulations in force in their country before participating in the auction.
**An exclusive handcrafted creation that captures the magic of Christmas in the beauty of a natural shell, bringing together tradition, spirituality, and the charm of the sea.**
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.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
After 2000
Weight
50 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
6 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
5 cm
Title additional information
Italian craftsmanship
Estimated period
2020+
