it is in original container made in WEstern Germany and found the item online same wooden box, same wooden figures and buildings etc.. The plastic is sealed over the top of mine so cannot remove it for pictures... It seems all in the picture is in this oval box..... online said Erzgebirge - Church with trees and carolers original wooden box oval shape and characters .. have an online copy of a picture taken of this set out of the box.. this set is sealed with plastic on top.. filed ds bin 1 2022 inv.