Vintage ANRI wood folk‎ art tea warmer /metal grate Hand painted Italy

This is a hand-carved Anri brand wooden tea warmer Folk Art  decorative elements.  Anri Woodcarving was founded in 1919 in Ortisei, Val Gardena, Italy, a region renowned for its skilled woodcarvers. The company became famous for its high-quality, hand-carved wooden figurines, decorative items, and functional pieces, including tea warmers.   pieces are often characterized by their intricate detail, warm wood tones, and artistic flair.  Tea warmer ,carved wooden base and tops, incorporating metal element for heat resistance and ventilation The craftsmanship associated with Anri suggests that this tea warmer would have been a decorative as well as a functional item.