Fabulous 19th Century Iron Lightening Rod Pointing Hand ink and watercolor drawing sometimes called knife or utensil

sometimes called knife or utensil boxes

It's also quite nice how the wirework dome unlocks from the base to lift off

There were a few different sizes and variations of these made

it is mid-century in style and was purchased from an estate sale that included a great collection of mid to late 20th century ceramics and studio pottery from Japan

which I have learned is called “yun-de

Fabulous 19th Century Iron Lightening Rod Pointing Hand ink and watercolor drawing sometimes called knife or utensilFabulous. I purchased this one from a favorite dealer couple in southern Maine, who have a great eye for the graphically appealing, an appreciation for antique iron, and knack for finding unexpected things. 19th century I believe, this I believe would once have been the vertical piece of a lightening rod, designed to protect buildings from lightning strikes and fires by attracting lightning bolts and channeling their energy into the ground with the