A nutcracker and a fir tree are on the mantle of a fireplace, and there are even stockings hung with care. This lovely ornament is handmade from carved and turned wood and hand painted by artisans of the Graupner Workshop in Crottendorf, in the heart of Germany's Erzgebirge Mountains. The workshop, noted for their bold use of color, is run by Kordula & Ronald Graupner and their 15 employees. Just about 3 1/2" tall x 2 1/2" wide x 1" deep, with a cord for hanging.

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