Antique Wine Bottle - AWB04 Lovers on Desk This shield does not come

This shield does not come with a stand

and can even be left empty as a dramatic and sculpturesque interior detail

Back of cushion in black silk

a testament to the craftsmanship of a bygone era

with encrustations and darkened upper portions resulting from exposure to smoke from cooking and household fires

Antique Wine Bottle - AWB04 Lovers on Desk This shield does not comeCrafted in Hong Kong and Guangdong province, China, around 19001950, this Vintage Stoneware Bottle whispers tales of rice wine or ginger beer from a bygone era. Standing as a rugged relic of history, its weathered patina and sturdy formborn of early 20th century kilnsmake it a striking dcor piece or quirky vase for dried stems. Some bottles bear the faint mark, "Federal law forbids reuse or resale of this bottle," hinting at a post Prohibition journey