A ceramic vessel shaped like a hairless dog with incised circular lines, upright ears, rounded body, and a flared opening at the back.

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Side view of a ceramic vessel shaped like a hairless dog.

Rear view of a ceramic vessel shaped like a hairless dog. A circular opening to the spout is visible.

Angled view of a ceramic vessel shaped like a hairless dog.

Front view of ceramic vessel shaped like a hairless dog.

Dog

Artist Unknown

Datecirca 800

MediumPottery, traces of paint, incised

Dimensionsheight, width, and depth: 9 1/4 × 4 3/4 × 8 1/2 in. (23.5 × 12.1 × 21.6 cm)

ClassificationsCeramics

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Olsen

Object numberG.70.51.58

On View

On view

Published References"Acquisitions," North Carolina Museum of Art Bulletin 11, nos. 1 and 2 (December 1971), group of donated objects listed 70.
Exhibition HistoryRaleigh, NC, North Carolina Museum of Art, "The People's Collection, Reimagined," October 7, 2022–present. Object Rights Statement

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