French Terracotta Santon Merchant Woman Figurine Antique Dining Table The solid oak frame shows

The solid oak frame shows age and wear with warm patina

bringing out the handmade character typical of early 20th-century craftsmanship

Colour plates remain bright and well preserved

Materials: Copper (measures and funnel)

small knocks and old repairs consistent with age

French Terracotta Santon Merchant Woman Figurine Antique Dining Table The solid oak frame showsThis hand painted terracotta figure of a merchant woman was made by a member of the Syndicat des Santonniers de Provence an association that supports traditional nativity and village figurines from the Provence region of France. Wearing a wide brimmed straw hat and detailed Provenal dress, she carries a woven basket full of colourful fish and two brass pans at her waist. These figures are typically made for Christmas nativity scenes but are also