Miniature Native American Pueblo Pottery Canteen, Old limoges One need not be a

One need not be a skilled practitioner of ikebana to make striking use of this beautifully crafted ikebana vase

This may be my favorite lacquered box I've had--and I've gathered a fair number of lacquer boxes

this frog would be great perched on a shelf or sitting on a desk keeping an eye on things

perhaps lapis lazuli

I've used little brass ducks to hold down the corners of the pages for photographing

Miniature Native American Pueblo Pottery Canteen, Old limoges One need not be aI am not at all expert on Native American pottery, but I do believe this little piece is quite old indeed it feels ancient and quite beautiful, with a presence that far outweighs its size. The form is that of a canteen, with the top opening made to hold a plug, and the lug handles on the sides I think made to be strung in order to wear it. Definitely it is Southwest Pueblo, and based on the patterns I think possibly Hopi, but I am not certain on that.