19th Century British Treen Apothecary Bottle with Original Glass Bottle - 4" wooden captains Spilling forth are what appear

Spilling forth  are what appear to be vines to the right

to reveal the white body beneath

Woven of sweetgrass and ash splint naturally dyed a dark brown

It feels very Zen to me--a completely harmonious balance of form

19th Century British Treen Apothecary Bottle with Original Glass Bottle - 4" wooden captains Spilling forth are what appearSuch a gorgeous thing! I am always on the lookout for antique treen bottles and boxes, and so often disappointed to pull them out of cases to find a large crack running down one side. This one, on the other hand, is in exceptional condition, plus still has its glass bottle inside, stopper and all. 19th century British, these were used by doctors or travelers to carry medicinals, and could still be used that way, or perfect on the vanity filled with