Banka Blinjoe Indonesian Pewter Box With Finely Engraved Decoration Marianne Suda One need not be a

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

Embodying many hours of careful and dexterous labor

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

There are three fine decorative lines around the body of the pitcher

I love his cocked head and perky little tail -- he really seems to be looking right at you and asking for a walk

Banka Blinjoe Indonesian Pewter Box With Finely Engraved Decoration Marianne Suda One need not be aThis round, lidded pewter box features exceptionally fine engraved details (thousands and thousands of tiny pin pricks!), making it feel like a very special thing. Early 20th century Indonesian, I believe, It features a large flower on the lid with a decorative border, and a flower and vine design around the perimeter of the base. The box is stamped Phang Kim Tjoeng and Banka Blinjoe on the bottom. This is the sort of object one wants to arrange other