The scene is located in a domestic setting within the city of Shumen, Bulgaria

The scene is located in a domestic setting within the city of Shumen, Bulgaria. A light-colored wooden cutting board, rectangular with a partially visible rounded corner cut-out on the lower right, occupies the majority of the frame. Centrally positioned on the board is a substantial, irregularly shaped piece of cured or dried meat, exhibiting a thick, reddish-brown spice coating with visible green herb flecks. Above this main piece, two uniformly thin slices of the same meat are placed, revealing a pale, consistent interior. A utility knife, featuring a light wooden handle secured by two rivets and a silver-colored serrated blade, rests horizontally on the cutting board above the meat slices. The cutting board displays multiple cut marks and is covered with scattered reddish-brown spice residue and individual herb particles. The background consists of an out-of-focus dark surface, likely a countertop. No individuals are present in the image.