Nativity (Nacimiento) with Stars Candle Holder
Nativity (Nacimiento) with Stars Candle Holder
Nativity (Nacimiento) with Stars Candle Holder
Nativity (Nacimiento) with Stars Candle Holder

Nativity (Nacimiento) with Stars Candle Holder


Collection

Jean Mikeska Collection


Identifier

M1059


Artist

Castillo Family


Description

A small painted clay candle holder with a nativity scene of baby Jesus, Joseph, and Mary. Circular pieces of clay connect to the candle holder at the top of the piece and clay stars, flowers and small human figures attach to the circular piece of clay on the front of the piece. The candle holder is painted in vivid colors with repeated patterns around its circular front.


Medium

Ceramic

Width

4.75in

Height

5.5in

Length

2.5in

Where Made (Region)

Izucar de Matamoros, Puebla

Where Made (Country)

Mexico

Related place

Mexico

Name of Donor

Jean Mikeska