Antique Asian Hand Carved Wooden Dog Sculpture Inlaid Eyes Folk Art

  
Antique Asian Hand Carved Wooden Dog Sculpture - Folk / Guardian Figure. Original antique hand-carved wooden sculpture depicting a seated dog, executed entirely from solid wood, including the collar.

This is a single, cohesive carved artwork rather than a figure with applied accessories, demonstrating skilled traditional craftsmanship. The sculpture features expressive inlaid eyes (bone, horn, or shell), a stylised head, and a hollowed interior construction, which is typical for this type of Asian folk or ritual carving and should not be considered a defect. Dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, the piece shows genuine age-related wear, surface patina, tool marks, and small losses consistent with its age and use. These characteristics enhance its authenticity and collector appeal.

Such figures are commonly interpreted as folk guardian animals, created for domestic, symbolic, or decorative purposes rather than mass production. A highly decorative and collectible example of Asian folk art, ideal for collectors, interior designers, or ethnographic displays.