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A wonderful and hard-to-find vintage chalkware figurine depicting the beloved Scandinavian Julenisse — the traditional Nordic Christmas gnome or Nisse — hand-painted in classic holiday colors with remarkable detail for its size. This charming fellow stands on a sculpted snow base, dressed in a green tunic, red trousers, and iconic red pointed cap, with a flowing white beard. He carries a silver lantern in one hand and a sack of gifts over his back — a timeless image rooted in Scandinavian Christmas folklore. Details at a Glance: * Type: Chalkware (plaster/gypsum) figurine * Series: Julenisse Scandinavian * Piece Number: #274 * Artist: Brad * Copyright: 1982 * Theme: Nordic / Scandinavian Christmas — Julenisse / Nisse / Tomte * Colors: Red, green, white, silver, brown, black * Condition: Very good vintage — vivid paint, minor age wear consistent with a 40+ year old chalkware piece, no chips or breaks noted * Base: Sculpted white snow-cloud base What is a Julenisse? In the 1840s, the farm's nisse became the bearer of Christmas presents in Denmark and was called the Julenisse (Yule Nisse) — a beloved figure in Scandinavian folklore depicted as a small, white-bearded spirit in a red cap. This figurine captures that tradition perfectly. Amazon A delightful piece for collectors of Scandinavian folk art, vintage chalkware, Christmas gnomes, or holiday Americana.