HUMAN DISH
A ceramic plate with a cropped picture of a glossy, whole roasted human that lies tied with thick rope on a large metal platter, its deep-brown skin gleaming under warm light. It rests on a white‐clothed table, with a faceted glass decanter of sherry and two small stemmed glasses to its left, and a short tumbler plus a plate of dark sauce or stuffing to its right. A large metal carving spatula sits in front, ready to slide under the human when carving begins. Behind it, the wall is covered in alternating gold and muted teal-gray vertical stripes, giving the scene a formal, banquet-like backdrop.