Melchior was one of the the Magi, the three wise men, who visited the child on that first Christmas. Melchior comes bearing a chest of frankincense and myrrh. Handmade from natural woods by artisans at the Christian Ulbricht Company in the heart of Germany's Erzgebirge Mountains. His face is and other elements are painted by hand. String attached for hanging on the tree. About 3" tall x 3" wide x 3" deep. Boxed. Made in Germany.