Antique British Ceramic Bottle Traditional Folk Art Pottery Shiratamba Like Hanging Scroll Crane Turtle design

Crane Turtle design

It likely belongs to the tradition of sancai ceramics from the late Ming to Qing dynasty

The simple yet refined design makes it a versatile piece for both traditional and modern interiors

a skilled mask artisan known for his expressive carving style

Shot glass

Antique British Ceramic Bottle Traditional Folk Art Pottery Shiratamba Like Hanging Scroll Crane Turtle designThis antique ceramic bottle is likely of British origin, though similar antique medicine bottles are also known to exist in France. While it may have been used as a medicine bottle, I am not an expert, so I cannot say for certain. It has a rustic, sandy texture and a simple yet refined folk art beauty. Its form and glaze closely resemble the Japanese Shiratamba Candlestick Tokkuri, a type of utilitarian vessel highly regarded in the Mingei (folk