Soapstone Lidded Box with Ice Fishing Figure wood bowl visible from the back view

visible from the back view

On the sides of each are a brown spotted stag

which included a wonderful collection of mid-century and contemporary ceramics

Plus she hides a bell beneath that shirt

bright orange

Soapstone Lidded Box with Ice Fishing Figure wood bowl visible from the back viewThe lid of this charming soapstone trinket box, signed Siku, features a figure ice fishing. His or her parka and boots, and the ice below, are rendered in brown polished stone, while the details of hood, cuffs and fishing line are etched into exposed grey stone. I like the connection between the figure mining for fish hidden below the surface of the ice and the box itself as a place where treasures are concealed and kept safe. 3 1 8" diameter x 2