Antique British Ceramic Bottle Traditional Folk Art Pottery Shiratamba Like Hanging Scroll a skilled mask artisan known

a skilled mask artisan known for his expressive carving style

popular in Japanese gardens as a lucky symbol

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

6 inches Diameter: 33 cm / approx

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

Antique British Ceramic Bottle Traditional Folk Art Pottery Shiratamba Like Hanging Scroll a skilled mask artisan knownThis 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