American. <em>Ornament in Form of Dog</em>, late 19th century. Earthenware, 6 1/2 x 3 x 4 1/8 in. (16.5 x 7.6 x 10.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mrs. Franklin Chace, 45.76.1. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 45.76.1.jpg)

Ornament in Form of Dog

Artist:American

Medium: Earthenware

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Dates:late 19th century

Dimensions: 6 1/2 x 3 x 4 1/8 in. (16.5 x 7.6 x 10.5 cm)

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Museum Location: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor

Accession Number: 45.76.1

Image: 45.76.1.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Stoneware ornament molded into hollow form of seated dog with short snout and long, floppy jowls; cream-colored ground; eyes, mouth, and paws accented with orange glaze; rest of body covered with irregular spots of blue and brown glaze. CONDITION: Good; some crackling in glaze; large (old) crack between front paws.

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