Antique Japanese Dragon Flower Frog Northwest coast native This plate with the skiing

This plate with the skiing couple celebrates Lappland in the north

Like nothing else

which seems at once fierce and friendly

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

another obsession that has revealed itself through my picking is one for unusual boxes of all shapes and sizes

Antique Japanese Dragon Flower Frog Northwest coast native This plate with the skiingThis 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.