One of the most popular exports from 19th-century Seiffen was the Noah's Ark and its accompanying animal figures. This carved wooden toy found great favor in England and America, perhaps because its religious subject made it one of the few acceptable toys that might be played with on the Sabbath. Biblical and religious scenes continue to inspire the craftsmen of the Erzgebirge, as may be seen in the sets below.
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