Keren Kopal
Red Hot air balloon with frog Limited edition 1-250
This item is part of the Frog Trinket Box Series and part of The Keren Kopal collection, showcasing the artist's mastery of the art nouveau style. These handcrafted pieces are inspired by the opulent Fabergé eggs, renowned for their intricate designs and use of precious materials.
Limited Edition 1 of 250
Item Size:
Centimeters : H 15.1 x W 7.8 x L 7.8
Inches : H 5.94 x W 3.07 x L 3.07
The frog trinket boxes embody the essence of art nouveau, a style that emerged in the late 19th century and celebrated organic forms, flowing lines, and a harmonious blend of nature and art. Keren Kopal's creations capture this aesthetic with their intricate enamel work, delicately painted details and the incorporation of Austrian and Swarovski crystals that mimic the iridescent quality of a frog's skin.
Frogs have long been a subject of artistic expression, symbolizing various meanings across cultures:
- In ancient Egyptian art, frogs were associated with fertility and regeneration due to their prolific breeding habits
- In Japanese art, the frog is a symbol of good luck, longevity, and prosperity, often depicted in the form of the lucky "Frog of Fortune"
- In European art, frogs have been portrayed as whimsical creatures, representing transformation and the cycle of life
Cultural Significance
Beyond their artistic representations, frogs hold significant cultural and symbolic meanings:
- In many Native American traditions, frogs are revered as rain bringers and symbols of fertility and abundance
- In Chinese culture, the frog is associated with the lunar cycle and is believed to bring prosperity and good fortune
- In some African cultures, frogs are considered sacred animals and are believed to possess healing powers
• Handmade by the artist Keren Kopal.
• Plated with 24K Gold.
• Each crystal is handpicked and artistically placed on each piece.
• The trinket box has a magnetic fastener to secure the closure.
• Every Keren Kopal item is shipped in an elegant black box.
• Each item is painted by hand using a unique procedure that combines a distinctive enamel technique inlaid with Austrian crystals.