Description:

Southeast Asia, Thailand, late 19th to early 20th century CE. A darling hand-carved wooden sculpture of a recumbent dog attached to a rectangular integral plinth. The charming creature presents with a long tapered snout featuring an incised mouth and clearly delineated nostrils, as well as two round eyes and petaloid ears folded against his head. He lays with his hind legs tucked beneath his lengthy body, and his front legs extend outward to rest beneath his snout, as though he is about to pounce. The tubular tail curves upward towards his body, folding onto his back, and forming a handle to remove a slender compartment along his spine. His mahogany hued body is beautifully embellished with nice remains of crimson paint and incised lines denoting fur. Size: 18" L x 5.25" W x 9.375" H (45.7 cm x 13.3 cm x 23.8 cm)

Provenance: ex-private De Roche collection, California, USA, acquired in 1970

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#148064

  • Condition: This piece was a coconut grater, but the original grater was removed from his front legs and filled in with wood and adhesive. Collection label on base. Expected nicks, chips, and scratches throughout, especially on base and tail. Otherwise, very good with well preserved form and function.

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