A darling antique German Putz sheep that is 2.25" in height dates back to the early 20th century and brimming with the sweet, nostalgic charm of an old-fashioned Christmas.

Tiny Putz figures like these were made to populate elaborate German Christmas villages and nativity displays, where miniature landscapes, cottages, animals, trees, and figures transformed tabletops into enchanting little holiday worlds. Each humble figure was handmade and hand-painted, giving these tiny creatures their wonderfully expressive faces and individuality.

These little sheep are especially charming together, with their slightly different sizes, faded red paper collars, woolly bodies, slender wooden legs, and sweet hand-painted faces. Their wonderfully timeworn appearance only adds to their magic, evoking generations of Christmases past.

And while they were originally created for miniature Putz scenes, imagine these sweet sheep nestled among the branches of a Christmas tree! Their diminutive size makes them perfect for a collected, old-fashioned tree filled with antique ornaments, German figures, ribbons, and tiny woodland creatures. They would be equally enchanting tucked into a holiday mantel display, Christmas village, or under a glass cloche.

Condition: Wonderful antique condition with expected age-related wear. The collars have naturally faded with age. These imperfections are part of the charm and character of these wonderfully old, handmade Christmas figures.