Mid-Century Art Box Assemblage Bottle – Brutalist Studio Art, Manhattan Kansas

Unusual and eye-catching mid-century assemblage bottle from Art Box of Manhattan, Kansas, c.1960s–70s.

This sculptural piece is covered in cast and applied objects — including screws, keys, chains, shells, coins, beads, and abstract forms — all unified under a metallic-style painted finish. The result recalls the folk tradition of “memory jugs,” but this example is a modernist interpretation, created as decorative studio art rather than a memorial vessel.

Maker: Art Box, Manhattan Kansas (labeled on base)

Era: Mid-Century (1960s–70s)

Style: Assemblage / Brutalist / Modernist décor

Material: Composite or ceramic with applied elements and metallic finish

Dimensions: approx. [insert measurements]

Condition: Vintage condition with expected surface wear, minor scuffs, and patina consistent with age. No cracks or structural issues.

A fantastic conversation piece and sculptural object that blends folk-art inspiration with mid-century design sensibility.

6.5W x 3.5D x 8H inches