Antique Japanese Dragon Flower Frog Northwest coast native opening and closing easily

opening and closing easily

and actually a fruit--in order to make chewing betel

Like nothing else

One side of the planter features a large white crane set against a red sky and blue waves below

Antique Japanese Dragon Flower Frog Northwest coast native opening and closing easilyThis 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.