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

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

75ʺ across and 5

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

Museum of Arts and Design

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.