Antique Jointed Folk Art Circus Dog (or Horse?) Murano bowl with Zanfirico shiny red feather-like flag sewn

shiny red feather-like flag sewn to the headband for the perfect final touch

8 1/2" wide x 8 1/2 tall x 1 7/8" deep

little things

but all of the parts seem still to be in place and I think it's really a fabulous piece

Antique Jointed Folk Art Circus Dog (or Horse?) Murano bowl with Zanfirico shiny red feather-like flag sewnI 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,