{"product_id":"miniature-nativity-set-olive-wood-figures-brass-bell-bethlehem","title":"Handcrafted Miniature Nativity Set, Olive Wood Nativity Figures with Brass Bell from Bethlehem, 3.9 inch","description":"\u003c!-- TL;DR \/ AIO citation block --\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"seo-intro\" style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#5a4a3a;background:#faf6f1;padding:18px 22px;border-radius:6px;margin-bottom:24px\"\u003eThis is a miniature nativity set with hand-carved olive wood figures from Bethlehem and a small working brass bell hanging from the arched frame. A 3D olive wood palm tree stands on one side, the arch on the other holds the bell and the Holy Family carved at the base. Approximate size 10 x 7.8 x 3.5 cm (3.9 x 3.1 x 1.4 inches), weight about 88 grams. Sits freestanding on an oval base. Made by Christian artisan families in Bethlehem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout this Miniature Nativity Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a miniature nativity set with hand-carved olive wood figures from Bethlehem and a small working brass bell hanging from the arched frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3d carved palm tree on one side, arched frame on the other holding a small brass bell on a thin chain, holy family carved at the base under the arch, all mounted on an oval olive wood base. Olive wood carved as 3d figures on a shared base, palm and arch joined to the base, brass bell suspended from a small loop on the arch with a fine chain, holy family carved as a back relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#faf6f1;border-left:4px solid #c8a96e;padding:18px 20px;margin:24px 0;border-radius:0 8px 8px 0\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px 0;font-weight:600;color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eThe One I Always Mention\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;color:#6b5d4f;font-size:15px;line-height:1.55\"\u003eWhen customers come into the Bethlehem shop in person and ask me what to take home, this is the one I show them first. The little brass bell rings (gently), and that one small detail does more for the piece than another carved figure ever would. It's a piece you interact with, not just look at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:10px 0\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf6f1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5;font-weight:600;width:35%;color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5\"\u003eGenuine Holy Land olive wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5;font-weight:600;color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5\"\u003eBethlehem, Holy Land\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf6f1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5;font-weight:600;color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eApproximate Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5\"\u003e3.9\" H x 3.1\" W x 1.4\" D (10 x 7.8 x 3.5 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5;font-weight:600;color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eApproximate Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5\"\u003e88 g (3.1 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf6f1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5;font-weight:600;color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eScene\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5\"\u003e3d carved palm tree on one side, arched frame on the other holding a small brass bell on a thin chain, holy family carved at the base under the arch, all mounted on an oval olive wood base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5;font-weight:600;color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5\"\u003eOlive wood carved as 3d figures on a shared base, palm and arch joined to the base, brass bell suspended from a small loop on the arch with a fine chain, holy family carved as a back relief\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf6f1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5;font-weight:600;color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5\"\u003eHand polished, natural olive wood, no stain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5;font-weight:600;color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eMade By\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5\"\u003eChristian artisan families in Bethlehem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf6f1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5;font-weight:600;color:#5a4a3a\"\u003eDisplay Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5\"\u003eFreestanding tabletop, sits flat on the base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5;font-weight:600;color:#5a4a3a\"\u003ePackaging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px 14px;border:1px solid #e8e0d5\"\u003eGift-ready, padded for international shipping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story of this Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding a metal element to an all-wood nativity is unusual. The carver suggested the brass bell because in many Eastern Christian traditions a bell is what announces the moment of the Incarnation in liturgy. It's a small theological detail hidden in a small piece of wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho it's For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristmas gift for a child old enough to handle the bell carefully, hospice or care home gift where the soft chime is a quiet comfort, parish secret-Santa, a thoughtful pocket-size travel piece for someone who's away from home over the holidays, or a small keepsake for an adult catechumen receiving their first sacraments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlive wood needs almost no maintenance. If it looks dry after years of indoor display, rub a single drop of food grade olive oil into the surface with a soft cloth. Don't soak it, don't put it in a dishwasher, don't display it outdoors in direct rain. Indoor humidity changes are normal and fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- PRODUCT-FAQ-START --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"margin:14px 0;padding:14px 18px;background:#faf6f1;border-radius:6px\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\" style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#5a4a3a;font-size:16px\"\u003eDoes the brass bell actually ring?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"margin:0;color:#6b5d4f\"\u003eYes, it's a real working bell with a small clapper inside. The sound is soft and high-pitched, more of a gentle chime than a loud ring, appropriate for an indoor display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"margin:14px 0;padding:14px 18px;background:#faf6f1;border-radius:6px\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\" style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#5a4a3a;font-size:16px\"\u003eIs the bell securely attached?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"margin:0;color:#6b5d4f\"\u003eThe bell hangs from a small chain attached to a loop on the arched frame. It's secure under normal display and handling. If a child pulls hard the chain can be reattached easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"margin:14px 0;padding:14px 18px;background:#faf6f1;border-radius:6px\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\" style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#5a4a3a;font-size:16px\"\u003eWill the brass tarnish over time?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"margin:0;color:#6b5d4f\"\u003eBrass naturally develops a darker patina indoors over years. Most collectors prefer this aged look. If you want to keep it bright, a soft polishing cloth restores the shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"margin:14px 0;padding:14px 18px;background:#faf6f1;border-radius:6px\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\" style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#5a4a3a;font-size:16px\"\u003eHow is the palm tree attached to the base?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"margin:0;color:#6b5d4f\"\u003eJoined with a small wood dowel and natural adhesive at the foot of the trunk. It's structural, not decorative, the palm holds firm under normal handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" style=\"margin:14px 0;padding:14px 18px;background:#faf6f1;border-radius:6px\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 itemprop=\"name\" style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#5a4a3a;font-size:16px\"\u003eIs this small enough to travel with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"\u003e\n\u003cp itemprop=\"text\" style=\"margin:0;color:#6b5d4f\"\u003eYes. At 88 grams and 10 cm tall it fits in a small zip pouch in a carry-on bag. 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