Soapstone Lidded Box with Ice Fishing Figure signed vase called "yin-de"

called "yin-de"

and remind me of marks on mid-century pottery

6 1/2 inches at widest diameter

The figure holds a long bowl

and would make a wonderful addition to any collection of fine boxes or Asiatica

Soapstone Lidded Box with Ice Fishing Figure signed vase called "yin-de"The 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