C.C. Hoke 1903 Beautifully Carved Little Guardian Dog! meiji lacquer box the Art Gallery of Nova

the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia

these were most commonly made by women

with its gold leafed wood body and bronze head and feet

who clearly had a great deal of respect for this piece of wood

6 1/2" d x 3 1/4" tall

C.C. Hoke 1903 Beautifully Carved Little Guardian Dog! meiji lacquer box the Art Gallery of NovaThis wonderful little dog has a companion carved rabbit I am listing them separately but would love to see them stay together, as side by side they feel like mini guardian statues, akin to stone lions or sphinx's but finely carved of wood and most welcoming! I googled C. C. Hoke, who signed the bottoms in 1903, not expecting to find anything, but in fact I learned he was quite a renowned carver and maker, based in Center, Ohio, including of bottle