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Description
A really lovely antique or vintage wooden drinking flask, traditionally used by shepherds for wine or palinka (fruit-based spirits). The carving depicts grapes and plums.
I suspect it comes from Romania, but it may be Hungarian or Ukrainian.
It measures 19cm tall, 14cm wide, and 8cm deep.
An absolutely fantastic piece of authentic folk-art, and antiques of this type are becoming much sought after.
Overall good condition, with three historic worm holes, which have been re-treated as a precaution.
