Antique Jointed Folk Art Circus Dog (or Horse?) clay sculpture 4 1/8" wide x 2

4 1/8" wide x 2 3/4" tall x 1 5/8" deep

they really look like a painting

I love this little thing

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Antique Jointed Folk Art Circus Dog (or Horse?) clay sculpture 4 1/8" wide x 2I purchased this wonderful old jointed wooden circus animal from a seller who had acquired a dozen or so pieces I believe by the same maker, including horses, elephants, and human performers all fantastic, and all of which were fiercely bidded upon at auction. He described this one as a dog, I think likely because of its scale in relation to the larger horses. I'm not completely sure, but think it's a beauty, including these great pointy leather ears,