Antique Japanese Dragon Flower Frog for the writer where one might spend hours

where one might spend hours getting lost in it

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

from among thousands of volumes at a wonderful estate sale in Kansas City with an astounding library

Antique Japanese Dragon Flower Frog for the writer where one might spend hoursThis 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.