Figure of a Dog

• Artist: New York Architectural Terra Cotta Company (Maker)
• Medium: Unglazed earthenware
• Geographical Location: Staten Island, New York, USA
• Dates: ca. 1887
• Dimensions: 3 1/4 x 4 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. (8.3 x 11.4 x 5.7 cm)
• Markings: Impressed on front of base: "NEW YORK / ARCHITECTURAL TERRA-COTTA / CO., 1887"
• Collection: Decorative Arts
• Museum Location: BMA, 5Q12-LUCE, Unit 36, Shelf I
• Accession Number: 1994.152.1
• Image: "Overall", 1994.152.1_bw.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 0,

Catalogue Description:
Paperweight, terra cotta. Molded figure of a dog, lying down with front paws crossed; sits on rectangular base with stippled top surface and faceted edge. Condition: Chip to lower front corner of base. Slight loss to top of proper right front paw. Chip to left side of nose. Normal abrasion. Report on file.