Bennington Potters Vermont Vintage Large "Fresh Fish" Serving Tureen finger joints Really a beauty

Really a beauty

This charming Japanese dragon-shaped cast iron or lead flower / ikebana frog I believe dates from the 1930s

black and green painted snake

I would just mat it and put it in a very simple frame

Bennington Potters Vermont Vintage Large "Fresh Fish" Serving Tureen finger joints Really a beautyI have a vague recollection of seeing this wonderful fish tureen for sale at Bennington Potters sometime in the 80s, which seems about right. I am not certain if it was designed by David Gil himself, but is definitely reflective of his era at Bennington, and bears a strong resemblance to his various fish platters. Even if one never puts it to use, I think it's a pretty striking object to have around, but how much fun to put this at the center of a