Lot 1371: A Bisque Porcelain Figurine of a Seated Long-Haired Dog

This bisque porcelain figurine depicts a long-haired dog, possibly a Maltese or Shih Tzu, in a seated position. The piece is rendered with a matt finish and features hand-painted facial details with subtle grey-brown shading to the textured coat. The underside of the rear right paw is stamped in black with the characters FOREIGN, preceded by a small indeterminate mark or symbol. This mark indicates that the item was imported into the United Kingdom, a practice common for ceramic goods manufactured in Germany or Japan during the late 19th to mid-20th century.