German Vintage Carved Walnut Miniature Nativity Scene original Teppich figurines I think it is very

I think it is very old

circa late 1960s

This sweet carved soapstone turtle seems to me a wonderful little thing to keep on one's desk or shelf as a reminder to take your time--I really can't imagine a truer embodiment of slowness

The middle area of the vase appears frosted white

German Vintage Carved Walnut Miniature Nativity Scene original Teppich figurines I think it is veryI continue to marvel at the wide array of things humans of different cultures do with walnuts! I couldn't resist this example of walnut related ingenuity: a tiny nativity scene, complete with baby Jesus in his crib and the star of Bethlehem shooting in the top left corner! From what I've learned, these are a German tradition, and I'd guess this one dates to the mid 20th century or so. I believe the figures are carved of wood and glued inside, and then