Although he places his gift quite reverently, Mary is a little frightened of the tall, mysterious king.

Balthasar is based on the bass king in Menotti’s opera, “Amahl and the Night Visitors.”

In the European tradition of an elaborate creche scene, or presipio, he is costumed more in a spirit of extravagance than historical accuracy.

HEAD & HANDS: Super Sculpy, painted.

EYES: Painted.

BODY: Soft sculpture over wire armature.

HEIGHT: 10” kneeling.

COSTUME: Black gilt velvet tunic, gold silk breeches, leather belt with antique metallic ornament, antique mink cape.

ACCESSORIES: Gold domed helmet with feathers, blue satin roundel, trimmed in red and gold, and silver metallic chainmail drape. Fur lined leather boots, rings, bracelets.
 


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