This typical Klosterarbeit is featuring Jesus Christ as Child. Its body is formed of wax. The Christ Child is shown in a blessing gesture in the garden of paradise. Under its feet the garden is shown with small flowers. Surrounding to the holy figure there are adornments that are known as Klosterarbeit. These time-intensive art work was formerly performed in monasteries and convents. Klosterarbeit refers to the special forming of the gold wire, the use of special beads, semi-precious stones and flower adornments.

For this filigree handicraft the wire is gold plated.
This handicraft is handmade in the province of Salzburg, Austria.