{"product_id":"antique-19th-century-god-in-a-bottle-protection-whimsy","title":"Antique 19th Century Folk Art ‘God In A Bottle’ Protection Whimsy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- FREE UK SHIPPING WITH ALL ORDERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Rare Antique 19th Century Folk Art ‘God In A Bottle’ Protection Whimsy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese bottles were folk devotional objects made mostly in 18th to 19th century Europe, particularly in Britain and Germany. Inside, they contained miniature wooden symbols associated with the Passion of Christ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey were aids for personal prayer or contemplation. Made by folk artists or prisoners (prisoner-of-war art is a common source). Occasionally made by monks or pious laypeople. Sometimes given as gifts of faith or used to inspire reflection on the Passion of Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey also offered protection, comfort and solace to the owners. You’ll see the use of protection marks or hexes carved into the crucifix as they were also used to trap or ward off evil spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rare survivor!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition is good, commensurate with age and use. Bottle is structurally sound. Some minor breakages to the wooden structure inside. Good overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e**SHIPPING WITHIN THE UK ONLY ON THIS PIECE I’M AFRAID**\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 33cm tall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 1650 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/source-vintage.co.uk\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Returns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan face=\".SF UI\"\u003eRETURNS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Source Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55657264546175,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/1729\/2580\/files\/8654EF18-775D-418A-8FBA-1345375204E8.jpg?v=1751472675","url":"https:\/\/folkandfableantiques.com\/products\/antique-19th-century-god-in-a-bottle-protection-whimsy","provider":"Folk \u0026 Fable Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}