Vintage King fava bean charm, blue and yellow, nativity scene figurine, Twelfth Night cake figurine

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Description This feve depicts a stylized Magi, crafted with a glossy enamel finish. The figurine has an elongated silhouette, characteristic of traditional Nativity santons. The standing figure holds a rectangular object against its chest, evoking the typical offering gesture of the Magi from the Nativity.

The dominant colors are bright yellow and light blue, applied in irregular touches on a white background. The face is suggested by an oval black spot, without detailed features, giving the piece a naive and refined appearance, typical of some old feves. The feet are also indicated by two black dots on the base, reinforcing the stylized effect.

The enameled surface presents a smooth and shiny finish, with some slight visible irregularities, characteristic of the artisanal or semi-artisanal manufacturing of feves from that era. No marks, inscriptions, or signatures are visible on the photographed side.

The overall shape is slightly curved, with suggested drapery on the right side, enhancing the effect of a cloak or cape worn by the figurine. The ensemble adopts a simple aesthetic, without an excess of details, which evokes ceramic feve productions from the mid-20th century or earlier.

This feve is intended to be placed in a galette des rois (King's cake) or to complement a miniature Nativity scene. Its naive style and distinctive colors make it a prized piece for collectors of santons and Nativity figurines.

Condition Used item, sold as is. The surface presents a homogeneous patina and some small visible signs of wear on the enamel, with no major chips apparent on the side shown.

Did you know? Enameled ceramic feves began to replace porcelain or metal feves in France from the early 20th century. The Magi are among the most represented subjects, especially in Provençal Nativity scenes, where each character has symbolic gestures.

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