Antique Japanese Dragon Flower Frog critical eye find though have not found another

though have not found another like it

which measures 10 inches in diameter

I immediately thought of Velasquez’s “las Meninas

head slightly turned and arms positioned at the top of voluminous skirt

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

Antique Japanese Dragon Flower Frog critical eye find though have not found anotherThis 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.