Soapstone Lidded Box with Ice Fishing Figure agate and gold or spread across the surface

or spread across the surface of a mid-century credenza

I'm not sure if it was a kid or an artist who made it (it is signed S

On the sides of each are a brown spotted stag

together with the way they are cut to different lengths and lined up perfectly side by side

Especially great paired with this ashtray by Nils Thorsson

Soapstone Lidded Box with Ice Fishing Figure agate and gold or spread across the surfaceThe 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