Sculptor - Ray Cox
Title - Shih Tzu Dog
Lost Wax Cast Bronze cast 7 of 20 Circa 1985 2 1/2" height by 4" length (6.3 cm by 10 cm)
Ray Cox, a contemporary American sculptor, has created a small shaggy dog, most likely a Shih Tzu or Lhasa Apso. These ancient dog breeds were very popular as temple guards and also for pets and companions, but are not often shown in art. The bronze is signed and dated 1985, and is cast number 7 of only 20 made. It has a dark brown patina and is mounted on a 7/8" thick walnut wood base.
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