Unknown. Dog-Shaped Doorstop, 19th or 20th century. Glazed earthenware, 9 1/2 x 8 x 6 1/2 in. (24.1 x 20.3 x 16.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 1999.108.13. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1999.108.13_back.jpg)
Unknown. Dog-Shaped Doorstop, 19th or 20th century. Glazed earthenware, 9 1/2 x 8 x 6 1/2 in. (24.1 x 20.3 x 16.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 1999.108.13. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1999.108.13_front.jpg)
Dog-Shaped Doorstop
Decorative Arts and Design
MAKER
Unknown
MEDIUM
Glazed earthenware
DATES
19th or 20th century
DIMENSIONS
9 1/2 x 8 x 6 1/2 in. (24.1 x 20.3 x 16.5 cm) (show scale)
MARKINGS
No marks
COLLECTIONS
Decorative Arts and Design
ACCESSION NUMBER
1999.108.13
CREDIT LINE
Gift of Paul F. Walter
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Dog-shaped doorstop, salt glazed sewer pipe clay. Dog is seated on a stepped pedestal base. Eight-sided base has an alternating convex/concave design. Stylized and etched marks create the details of the dog, such as its eyes, nose, collar, leash and paws. Bottom on the piece is a rough unglazed surface and the center hole reveals the hollowness of the piece. Round green felt tabs along the edge.
Condition: Good overall condition. Apparent glaze imperfections that appear as thick and smooth patches. Minor chips throughout.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
CAPTION
Unknown. Dog-Shaped Doorstop, 19th or 20th century. Glazed earthenware, 9 1/2 x 8 x 6 1/2 in. (24.1 x 20.3 x 16.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 1999.108.13. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1999.108.13_back.jpg)
IMAGE
back, CUR.1999.108.13_back.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2011
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