Sweet Little Carved Dog with Handle Tail Japanese dog with a few small chips

with a few small chips and hairline cracks to the surface of the plaster frame

with a little dryness to the surface of the wood

A little wear around the edges of the gold painted frame plus tearing to the black paper on the back

and with holes for eyes

often smaller versions of larger sized models

Sweet Little Carved Dog with Handle Tail Japanese dog with a few small chipsA little charmer of a carved dog I think, with a tail that doubles as a handle should one want to wear him around one's neck or otherwise carry him around! He's got a bit of the feel of a sled dog to me, making me wonder if he's Alaskan or Canadian and if there might once have been a sled tethered to that tail? 3 1 8 x 2 7 16 x 3 4 and in very good condition, with some age for sure.