Age: Probably Tang dynasty, 7th to 10th century

Description: A Chinese charming and life-like recumbent pottery dog, modeled in slate-colored clay and with burial patina. Sleeping curled form is reminiscent of similar postured jade camels.

Size Height 1 1/2 inches 3 3/4 cm
Length 3 1/2 inches 8 3/4 cm

Provenance: From a Westmount estate, acquired in Hong Kong in the 1970s (by repute.)

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