A large antique Swedish snuff dog—a traditional piece of folk art carved from wood.
The head is attached to a wooden peg that fits into the dog's body. To open the snuff container, one twists or pulls out the head to access the hollowed-out space inside the body.
Wood type and decoration: It is carved from a dense hardwood (likely birch or curly birch). It features a finely patterned coat texture created with wood-carving chisels and is stained dark or scorched in places to resemble a hunting dog, likely a setter or spaniel.
Age and markings: It bears clear signs of being a genuine handcrafted piece from the 19th or early 20th century. The patina and the hand-carved surface on the underside support this.
Markings: A handwritten number in pencil is visible on the underside (it appears to read "2000"). This is most likely an old inventory mark, a catalog number from a previous auction, or a price written by a collector.
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https://www.tradera.com/item/750911797
