Shepherdess with amphoras, 8 cm terracotta Neapolitan Nativity Scene figurine
Shepherdess with amphoras, 8 cm terracotta Neapolitan Nativity Scene figurine.
Female characters of the Neapolitan Nativity narrate the simplicity of daily life; this shepherdess with amphoras is a fine example. The figurine depicts a young woman carrying amphoras, evoking the domestic and rural activities that once animated traditional village life.
The figure is modelled in terracotta and finished with fabric clothing chosen to convey movement and naturalness. Careful modelling and attention to ...
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Shepherdess with amphoras, 8 cm terracotta Neapolitan Nativity Scene figurine.
Female characters of the Neapolitan Nativity narrate the simplicity of daily life; this shepherdess with amphoras is a fine example. The figurine depicts a young woman carrying amphoras, evoking the domestic and rural activities that once animated traditional village life.
The figure is modelled in terracotta and finished with fabric clothing chosen to convey movement and naturalness. Careful modelling and attention to detail enhance the expressiveness of the character and underscore the artisanal quality of the piece.
Handcrafted in the Creazioni Paolo e Giulia workshop, this figurine follows the Neapolitan Nativity tradition and is made entirely by hand. The garments may show slight variations in colour and fabric, a feature that attests to the artisanal production and makes each figure unique.
Ideal for enriching 8 cm Nativity Scenes with authentic village characters.