{"product_id":"aleah-klay-shepherd-mouse-with-star-crook-ooak-2012","title":"Aleah Klay “Shepherd Mouse with Star Crook” OOAK 2012","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"338\" data-start=\"282\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"362\" data-start=\"340\"\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"979\"\u003eEvoking the quiet magic of a winter’s tale, this \u003cstrong data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"158\"\u003eOOAK shepherd mouse\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"162\" data-end=\"176\"\u003eAleah Klay\u003c\/strong\u003e feels like a character stepped straight from a storybook. This \u003cstrong data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"264\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003egrey miniature mouse\u003c\/strong\u003e, softly textured with \u003cstrong data-start=\"287\" data-end=\"302\"\u003eviscose fur\u003c\/strong\u003e, is dressed for the cold in a charming \u003cstrong data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"357\"\u003eblue jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e and a gently windswept \u003cstrong data-start=\"381\" data-end=\"394\"\u003ered scarf\u003c\/strong\u003e, adding both warmth and movement to the piece. In his tiny paws, he holds a delicately sculpted \u003cstrong data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"511\"\u003eshepherd’s crook\u003c\/strong\u003e, from which a \u003cstrong data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"547\"\u003esmall golden star\u003c\/strong\u003e dangles—an enchanting detail that suggests guidance, wonder, and a hint of holiday narrative. His expression is tender and contemplative, brought to life through subtle shading with \u003cstrong data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"747\"\u003echalk pastels\u003c\/strong\u003e and finely painted features. Whether placed in a winter vignette, a nativity-inspired scene, or among a gathering of whimsical creatures, this piece radiates \u003cstrong data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"960\"\u003equiet storytelling, nostalgia, and artisanal charm\u003c\/strong\u003e in miniature form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1361\" data-start=\"1350\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1361\" data-start=\"1350\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1585\" data-start=\"1363\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWire, clay, viscose, paint\u003cbr data-end=\"1429\" data-start=\"1426\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale \u0026amp; Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:12 scale; \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e1 ¾” tall (including shepherd’s crook)\u003cbr data-end=\"1479\" data-start=\"1476\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eExcellent Vintage Condition\u003cbr data-end=\"1520\" data-start=\"1517\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAleah Klay\u003cbr data-end=\"1557\" data-start=\"1554\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Magpie's Nest\" href=\"https:\/\/www.magpieminiatures.com\/collections\/magpies-nest\/Magpie's-Nest\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMagpie's Nest\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1361\" data-start=\"1350\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1361\" data-start=\"1350\"\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1585\" data-start=\"1363\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"218\" data-start=\"204\"\u003eAleah Klay\u003c\/strong\u003e is a self-taught American miniaturist based in Salt Lake City, Utah, celebrated for her exquisitely detailed, one-of-a-kind (OOAK) micro-sculptures. Working at an astonishing scale—often just ½ inch to 1¼ inches tall—she hand-sculpts each figure from polymer clay over a wire armature, using a sewing needle to achieve remarkable precision. Her work is instantly recognizable for its whimsical, storybook charm, often depicting anthropomorphic animals and innocent, fairy-tale characters brought to life with delicately applied fibers and hand-painted features. Deeply inspired by childhood wonder and imagination, each piece carries its own quiet narrative—tiny, soulful, and increasingly rare as her work has become difficult to find in recent years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1852\" data-start=\"1614\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOne OOAK Aleah Klay shepherd mouse with star-topped crook and Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e Any additional figures, furniture, or styling accessories shown in photographs are for display inspiration only and are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aleah Klay","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52176774201618,"sku":null,"price":310.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0820\/2171\/2146\/files\/white_54b16160-9c90-4a57-a904-5a6b763cb461.jpg?v=1775597594","url":"https:\/\/www.magpieminiatures.com\/products\/aleah-klay-shepherd-mouse-with-star-crook-ooak-2012","provider":"Magpie Miniatures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}