Inkipedia
Dog – Springtime Nap
| Categories | Ceramics/Porcelain Figural |
| Type | dog |
| Material | Porcelain |
| Markings | Marked with the numbers 5 and 15 |
| Manufacturer | Undetermined |
| Origin | Undetermined |
| Date or Era | circa 1880 |
| Measuring | 6 ½” x 2 ½” x 3 ¾” high |
Hand-painted, beautifully rendered in bright spring colors, this hound rests contentedly on a bed of grass. Around him are rabbits, a bird, and flowers. The top lifts off to access an inkwell and sander. Damage to rim, bird, and insert.
Estimated value (as is): $125
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