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

graphite-colored mark to the surface

Visible area of painting: 4 1/4" x 3 1/4"

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

At 5 1/2" tall and with a nice weight

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.