Vintage Farm SHEEP BLADDER Canteen Water Bottle Decanter Flask Antique Animal for Sale

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Vintage Farm SHEEP BLADDER Canteen Water Bottle Decanter Flask Antique Animal For Sale

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Vintage Farm SHEEP BLADDER Canteen Water Bottle Decanter Flask Antique Animal:
$22.00

An Old Timer oddity... Not ancient or an archaeological find, but a practice from not that long ago. Animal bladders were often used as flasks or containers or for "balls" for farm children in the 1800's. This flask is certainly from a time gone by.... Measures about 4.5 x 4.5 inches.Yes, there is evidence that ancient peoples used animal stomachs, urinary bladders, and other organs as vessels to store water. This practice has been documented in various cultures throughout history, where animal organs were used as containers for liquids, including water. The use of animal organs for storage was a practical solution for transporting and preserving liquids in the absence of modern containers. Archaeological findings and historical accounts provide evidence of this practice in different regions and time periods.