Product Overview The ox has long been part of Nativity tradition, appearing in early Christian art as a symbol of endurance and the daily life of the stable. This figure shows the ox resting on a grass base, recalling the belief that the animals kept watch and gave warmth on the night of Christs birth. Adding the ox to your Nativity connects your scene to centuries of history and keeps alive a detail that has made the story feel real to families for generations. Made in Italy by Fontanini, hand crafted and hand painted. Material: Polymer Size: 5" scale