Delightfully petite and full of character, this hand-painted ceramic dog sits upright, presenting a small basket bowl with a basket-weave texture and soft yellow glaze. The brown-and-white coat, green base, and glossy finish give it that nostalgic, old-world charm that suits both classic interiors and modern curated shelves.
Originally the sort of whimsical object used on a dressing table or desk (often as a tiny holder for toothpicks, pins, or rings), it now makes a wonderful conversation piece—ideal in a cottage-style kitchen, a reading nook, or styled among books and ceramics.
Condition: good vintage condition with light age-related wear consistent with use and time (please see photographs).
Provenance: from a long-held collection in a Portuguese solar (manor house).
Size: W 2 cm × L 4 cm × H 7 cm.
Weight: 0.0485 kg.
Decor note: recommended for decorative use (food safety cannot be guaranteed for older glazed ceramics).
