Japan Clay Face Father Christmas Pere Noel Saint Nicholas Mantel Decoration lords prayer Lift the top to the

Lift the top to the piece and Santa's head pops out

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handpainted in colors of buttercream yellow with a French blue trim and florals that include roses

With its original glass intact as well as the easel

a layer of varnish was placed once the oil paints had dried

Japan Clay Face Father Christmas Pere Noel Saint Nicholas Mantel Decoration lords prayer Lift the top to theFound in its original box containing 12 pieces may I offer this Made in Japan chenille and clay faced Father Christmas Saint Nicholas figure. If I am correct, this mantel decoration was made for the French Canadian market as Pere Noel which translates to Father Christmas or Kris Kringle. Yes, you could call the figure a Santa Claus if you wanted to but this fellow is dressed in robes, wears a gold crown and carries a cross. Pere Noel stands on a