Inkipedia
Porcelain (Lusterware) Puppy
| Categories | Ceramics/Porcelain Figural |
| Type | dog |
| Material | Porcelain |
| Markings | Unmarked |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Japan |
| Date or Era | circa 1920 |
| Measuring | 1 ½” diameter; 3 ⅝” high |
This brightly painted ceramic puppy dog wearing a hat was made with an iridescent metallic glaze (lusterware). The upper half, with a center pen hole in the hat, lifts to access the inkwell.
Estimated value: $35
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