Josef Albl Oberammergau Wood Plate

Hand-carved wooden plate from Oberammergau, Germany, an area known for traditional woodcarving. The rim features the German prayer phrase “Give us this day our daily bread,” making it a meaningful decorative bread plate, wall display, or heritage kitchen accent. Maker stamp on underside: Josef Albl (ALBL), Holzschnitzer, Oberammergau.

• Materials: Solid carved wood

• Style: Folk art, traditional German/Alpine, rustic

• Theme: Bread / blessing / devotional phrase, European folk décor

• Age: Modern vintage/contemporary (stamp includes a website, suggesting late 20th century or newer)

• Condition: Good condition with minor surface wear and small marks consistent with use/handling (see photos)

• Food Safe: Not rated. Suitable for dry display or serving bread with a liner; avoid wet/greasy foods unless you choose to refinish with a confirmed food-safe sealant

• Brand/Maker: Josef Albl (ALBL), woodcarver (Holzschnitzer)

• Country Made In: Germany (Oberammergau)

• Dimensions: Approx. 12” wide x 1” tall

What the words say around the edge:
“GIB UNS HEUTE UNSER TÄGLICH BROT” — German for “Give us this day our daily bread.”