Here's a stunning and colorful Christmas ornament 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 its bold use of color, is run by Kordula & Ronald Graupner.

The wintry scene here is of a cross country skier out on a sunny day. Just about 3" tall x 3 1/2" wide x 1/2" deep, with a cord for hanging.

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