Antique Japanese Dragon Flower Frog Northwest coast native which seems at once fierce

which seems at once fierce and friendly

another obsession that has revealed itself through my picking is one for unusual boxes of all shapes and sizes

and actually a fruit--in order to make chewing betel

Massachusetts that included mid-century furnishings and a huge collection of animal-related art and objects from around the world

Antique Japanese Dragon Flower Frog Northwest coast native which seems at once fierceThis charming Japanese dragon shaped cast iron or lead flower ikebana frog I believe dates from the 1930s. While certainly a functional base for a dramatic floral arrangement, it's also just a wonderfully unusual and curious object. I found it at a terrific estate sale in Concord, MA, which included everything from shaker furniture to antique tools to mid century modern art and ceramics. 4. 5w 2. 75d 1. 25h. Excellent condition.