Vintage 1970s Miniature Brutalist Metal Wheat Sculpture, Original Box For Sale

Rare, beautifully preserved vintage miniature tabletop sculpture from the 1970s stylized in a manner emblematic of the brutalist movement popularized by design houses like Curtis Jeré and Bijan. It has been tucked away in a drawer for more than 50 years!What makes this specific piece an incredible find for serious collectors is the inclusion of its original retail gift box. The bottom of the box bears the manufacturer stamp for "BOXit Corp, Cleveland Ohio," an historic wholesale packaging company established in 1932. This packaging provides vintage provenance, validating it was originally sold at a high-end department store or private boutique. The sculpture itself is unsigned/unstamped, which is highly characteristic of desktop runs and studio art lines from this specific era.
The sculpture is approximately 3.25" tall and 1.75" wide, with a 1" round base.The box is 4" x 4".