Description
A dark teal bow and matching ear outlines contrast with the cream glaze of this Drostdy Ware dog.
A seated ceramic dog figurine with a glossy cream glaze, oversized ears, tilted head and moulded dark teal bow. Matching teal outlines decorate the ears, while black painted details define the eyes, nose and mouth.The underside bears a partially worn Drostdy Ware mark, identifying manufacture by Grahamstown Potteries in Grahamstown, South Africa. Teal outlines inside the ears repeat the colour of the moulded bow, providing a clear colour link between head and neck. The seated body and oversized ears match the general character of the related bow-wearing dogs. The supplied underside description records a partially worn Drostdy Ware mark rather than a complete fresh stamp. For comparison, the Joy China 4082 Glazed Terrier Dog Figurine provides a related example in the store. The Journal’s South African Pottery Makers: A Collector's Guide to Local Ceramics gives further collector context.
- Maker: Grahamstown Potteries; attribution follows the supplied identification
- Dimensions: 11.5 cm high x 7 cm wide
- Condition: It is in excellent condition with no chips or cracks. Fine glaze crazing and contact marks beneath the base are visible.
- Features: A seated ceramic dog figurine with a glossy cream glaze, oversized ears, tilted head and moulded dark teal bow.
- Period: Broad production periods: 1948 to 1965 and 1968 to 1985; the exact production decade of this example is unconfirmed; maker production range, not a verified date for this example
- SKU: SKU-00643
A distinctive piece for collectors of ceramic animal figures, South African pottery or decorative dogs.