Ships, Folk Art, and Whimsey in Bottles

his is a wonderful example of folk art by Amish artist, Amos L. Beiler. The bottle contains a woodland scene showing what could best be described as a dogwood tree full of colorful blossoms and leaves. There are 19 blossoms in a light orange color, light blue and both light and dark brown colors. They all are made with 5 blossoms and a dowel shaped center circle. The tree is supported with two dowels mounted in a wooden base. On the tree is a large bird with a long tail painted in a light orange color. At the base is a carved rabbit shape in natural wood. The bottle is sealed with a white screw cap.