Antique Japanese Dragon Flower Frog critical eye find would be stunning on a

would be stunning on a desk

lending a warmth and homeyness to its dynamic

I immediately thought of Velasquez’s “las Meninas

While featuring a central horizontal band that continues around the entire perimeter of the vessel

Use it as a little vase (I would love it filled with lily of the valley)

Antique Japanese Dragon Flower Frog critical eye find would be stunning on aThis 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.