Rare (and Perfect) Matte Gray Mid-Century Zanesville Ribbed Planter steel painted object but really I'd treat this

but really I'd treat this box more as a decorative than a functional object anyway--set it somewhere to admire it and leave it alone

and it is possible that both dogs and sleds once sat upon a wood or bone plinth

So many context in which this could be great

and bear paw prints along the bottom leading the eye along

Light surface wear to the face and some rusting to the back

Rare (and Perfect) Matte Gray Mid-Century Zanesville Ribbed Planter steel painted object but really I'd treat thisI've bought and sold a handful of mid century Zanesville ribbed planters and vases over the years of various sizes, and every time I find one think how good they are. I've never seen one in matte gray (charcoal, really) like this though, and think it's extra good. A perfect smallish planter. 5 1 2" in diameter x 4 5 16" t and in great vintage condition, no chips, cracks or other issues.