Antique Chinese Wicker & Clay Oil Bottle Loam Basket leticia or holding cooking liquids

or holding cooking liquids

everything is ready to be reused

bringing warmth and depth to the piece while highlighting its handcrafted nature

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Antique Chinese Wicker & Clay Oil Bottle Loam Basket leticia or holding cooking liquidsA tactile blend of earth, fire, and handwoven reed, this Antique Chinese Oil Bottle, often referred to as a Loam Basket, carries the quiet weight of time and tradition. Once used across rural Chinese villages to store cooking oils, fermented sauces, or rice wine, these vessels were a staple in the kitchens and markets of northern and central China. Each piece was handmade from fired clay, then encased in a woven wicker shell for added strength,