A hand-carved wooden miniature diorama depicting a rustic table setting. The assembly includes a rectangular table with four splayed legs supporting an assortment of miniature vessels and foodstuffs. Elements on the table include a circular bowl with a spoon, a drinking vessel or ale hen with twin bird-head terminals, a barrel-shaped tankard with a handle and lid, shallow plates, and textured leaf-shaped components representative of traditional flatbreads. The piece displays characteristic folk art construction with visible carving marks and a dark, multi-toned stain. No maker’s marks, signatures, or labels are visible.
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