Antique Burmese Hand-Carved Wooden Dog Temple Statue From the 19th Century

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A 19th century Burmese dog temple statue hand carved in wood in Burma. This painted black dog is depicted with … Read more A 19th century Burmese dog temple statue hand carved in wood in Burma. This painted black dog is depicted with a lively attitude, half stretched out and barking. Its face is enlivened by red paint for on its mouth and by glass details for the eyes. This statue showcases a great attention to detail, particularly the ears and the paws. This hand-carved dog was likely used in a temple and was no doubt originally complemented with adornments. This 19th century Burmese hand carved wood temple statue of a barking dog would bring a lively touch to most rooms and might make a nice addition to a mantelpiece in a den or a demilune table in a foyer. See less