Antique Japanese Dragon Flower Frog Northwest coast native Massachusetts that included mid-century furnishings

Massachusetts that included mid-century furnishings and a huge collection of animal-related art and objects from around the world

opening and closing easily

And I learned that a mushroom very similar to this one

This plate with the skiing couple celebrates Lappland in the north

but overall looks great for her age and ready to fiercely guard whatever treasures one might store inside

Antique Japanese Dragon Flower Frog Northwest coast native Massachusetts that included mid-century furnishingsThis 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.