Figurine: Baby Jesus in Manger, Hand Painted Gilded Bisque Porcelain, Brinn's, Japan, Vintage 1960s - SOLD

A hard to find Baby Jesus in a manger from Brinn's, in hand painted bisque porcelain with a gilded halo and the sweetest face.

• Maker: Brinn's
• Materials: Bisque porcelain, hand painted and gilded
• Dimensions: Approx. 3.5 inches Long, 2.5 inches Wide, 2.0 inches Tall
• Origin: Japan
• Era: Vintage, 1960s–1970s (estimated)
• Condition: Excellent — no issues, absolutely pristine. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.

A hard to find vintage figurine of Baby Jesus in a manger. It is hand painted porcelain with a gilded halo and the sweetest face we've seen in a long time, exceptional craftsmanship. We only have the Baby Jesus; it can be used on its own, or it will make a great replacement for your nativity set. It retains the original foil label that reads: "Brinn's PGH, Made in Japan." We were unable to date this piece, but based on the style we think circa 1960s to 1970s.

There is no better symbol of Christmas than the Baby Jesus, and we hope this is a welcome addition to your Christmas holiday decor.

Brinn's China and Glassware Co was founded in 1934 (date of first use) by Samuel I. Brinn, and incorporated 10 years later, on April 20, 1944, in Pittsburgh, PA. Samuel, originally from DuBois, PA, had lost his scrap iron business and moved to Pittsburgh to start over as a wholesaler of china and glass. He became an importer of ceramic decor like planters, vases, figurines, and tableware, but was most famous for their lady head vases. By 1956 they had grown extensively and moved Brinn's China to a larger building, which later became part of the Pittsburgh Historic District, and they remained there until 1965. In 1966 they expanded their inventory and updated their trademark to include ceramic housewares, tableware, pottery, pots, planters, and more. By 1959 the company was distributing ceramic and brass imports from Japan and England. In 1975 Charles Brinn was President, and he personally traveled to China to attend The Canton Fair, which increased their imports from Taiwan and China. They remained a family owned company, and we believe they were out of business by the late 1980s.

Browse our shop for more nativity pieces and Christmas figurines to round out your collection.