Alessi AMGI10SET Hand Decorated Design Nativity Scene with Cave and Figurine, Porcelain, White, Set of 10

An attractive modern nativity, this is relatively compact so good if you're short on space. It would look rather good spot lit in a darkish corner when the gold accents would shimmer. Personally I prefer this set of ten to the smaller Alessi versions out there - the angel band figures and the three kings are most appealing, well modelled figures. Also a shooting star features over the cave roof. If you can run to it, go for this larger nativity; though you could buy the small set and add to it, this set represents better value. Great for children to look at - with baby Jesus just ecstatic because it's his birthday! - but be cautious. Although the cave appears to be made of a more robust ceramic, the figures are porcelain so pretty delicate - especially the protuberances on the angels and the ox. Alessi do quite a wide range of figures so the set could be added to but most of these figures are secular in theme - though two more angel band duos are available - so wouldn't necessarily complement a nativity. None of the figures are fixed in the cave - all can be moved about to suit yourself. They could even be used as temporary cake decorations; the angels would work well for this. I'll probably add the 'Tiny Little Sheep' in time and leave it at that. I think this would be a lovely heirloom set for grandparents of small children to invest in - a ritual to bring it out each year and invoke the spirit of Christmas.

Very nicely made and really cute.

Item ordered Saturday afternoon and was delivered on the Monday - very impressed. Carefully packaged which was reassuring for an item of this value and delicacy. It is beautiful and makes me smile every time I look at it.

I bought this for my granddaughters and will give it to them when the Christmas decorations go up, hopefully it'll become a tradition. There are other figures in this range and I've tracked down 'Two tiny sheeps', 'Amir and Camelus' and two more 'Angel Band' playing different instruments.Can't wait for them to see it.

Absolutely beautiful nativity set.Super quality and fun.I would leave it out all year if I could!

Well made, brilliantly designed, a joy to look at.

It’s the perfect size, and comes with the angels and the three wise men. Can’t wait to have it out next christmas!

We love this contemporary crib. Great quality and a quirky alternative to the traditional crib. Hard to go wrong with Allessi products. Highly recommend.