England: Decorative Arts - interior design
Abingdon Oak Room, Northamptonshire
wood carvings
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 taborer |
 another musician |
| The panels date from between 1485 and 1508 and were moved from the earlier Tudor manor house when17th century additions were made. Symbolism of wine growing and consumption occurs throughout the Oak Room panelling. | |
 the freize - a jester , a 'female', a 'morris' man, and an acrobat, with the taborer. |
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 jester drinking straight from the barrel |
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 the Oak Room |
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