Antique Japanese Dragon Flower Frog for the writer Complete with depictions of appropriate

Complete with depictions of appropriate accoutrements and a caution  that “The Drink You Mix May Be Your Own

The piece as a whole feels a bit Viennese Secession era a la Egon Schiele

Museum of Arts and Design

It is hard to capture the stunning presence of this hand-thrown vase in photographs

Antique Japanese Dragon Flower Frog for the writer Complete with depictions of appropriateThis 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.