Description

Twelve Days of Christmas Ten Lords A Leaping Ornament by P. Buckley Moss

Content & Subject
Twelve Days of Christmas Ten Lords A Leaping Ornament by P. Buckley Moss is a numbered, limited edition porcelain ornament celebrating the exhilarating tenth verse of the beloved Christmas carol. As part of both the Moss Ornament Collection and the Moss Twelve Days of Christmas Collection, this ornament captures the joy, rhythm, and uplifting spirit of holiday tradition expressed through graceful human motion.

At the center of Twelve Days of Christmas Ten Lords A Leaping Ornament, ten stylized lords leap outward in a radiant, circular burst of energy. Their elongated forms—iconic to Moss’s fluid, figurative style—stretch dynamically across the ornament in sweeping arcs. Each figure is rendered in a different warm or cool tone: sienna, amber, terra cotta, chocolate brown, deep evergreen, sky blue, slate, and midnight black. This vivid spectrum symbolizes diversity, unity, and movement, all spiraling from a central glowing point.

The background is a softly blended wash of sky tones—gold, sage, blue, and hints of sunrise pink—creating a sense of celestial radiance behind the leaping figures. The circular dance feels both celebratory and symbolic, echoing the joy found in music, dance, and shared holiday traditions.

Encircling the design is Moss’s recognizable handwritten script in gold:
“On the tenth day of Christmas my true love sent to me…”
concluding with:
“Ten Lords A Leaping.”
This lettering ties the ornament seamlessly into the Twelve Days narrative and highlights the storytelling nature of Moss’s folk-art expressions.

Style & Technique
Twelve Days of Christmas Ten Lords A Leaping Ornament showcases Moss’s elegant, modern approach to figurative design. Her signature elongated silhouettes free the human form from realism and instead celebrate movement, essence, and emotion.

Twelve Days of Christmas Ten Lords A Leaping enhances the clarity of the figures and the blended, luminous backdrop. The interplay of warm and cool colors evokes spontaneity and harmony—a captivating contrast that brings the scene to life.

The border, a textured forest green with snow-kissed speckling, frames the artwork beautifully, grounding the ornament in a winter theme while keeping the central figures vibrant and uplifting.

Mood & Inspiration
Twelve Days of Christmas Ten Lords A Leaping radiates a mood of celebration, vitality, and joy. Moss draws inspiration from the lively nature of the “Ten Lords A Leaping” verse, transforming the traditional imagery into an abstract dance of unity and exuberance.

The ornament’s circular arrangement feels symbolic of completion and wholeness—a perfect metaphor for reaching the tenth day of the carol. It celebrates movement, expression, and the shared experience of holiday tradition.

Placement & Gift Ideas
Twelve Days of Christmas Ten Lords A Leaping Ornament displays beautifully on a Christmas tree with the included hanging cord or upright on a small easel as part of a Twelve Days series. Its bold, colorful style makes it a visual standout in any holiday décor.

It is an ideal gift for collectors, dance enthusiasts, art lovers, and anyone who cherishes Moss’s imaginative interpretations of classic themes. Perfect for Christmas gifting, completing a Twelve Days set, or marking a special milestone.

Includes a Certificate of Authenticity. (see FAQs)

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✨ Fun Fact:
In older versions of the carol, the “lords” often represented nobility performing ceremonial dances, linking this verse to medieval court festivities celebrating the 12-day Christmas season.

🎁 Collector’s Insight:
Because of its unique abstract elegance and the symbolic motion of the ten figures, this ornament is frequently noted as one of the most artistically modern and dynamic pieces within the entire Twelve Days series.

2000

Size: 3-5/16 inches diameter.

Any number of ornaments ship for the flat rate of $12.60

🎁 Available through Canada Goose Gallery in Waynesville, Ohio — your trusted source for the art of P. Buckley Moss.