Super Folky Wooden Cutout Black Dog penmanship practice it feels very Asian influenced

it feels very Asian influenced and a little Art Deco too

16" long (the handle itself is 14 5/8" long)

to my eye at least

I believe it dates to the first half of the 20th century

F Fancher done as part of illustration class

Super Folky Wooden Cutout Black Dog penmanship practice it feels very Asian influencedNo way could I resist this puppy just my sort of awkward, and very empathetic. A really good face I think, especially his snout, and a little wood left unpainted at the center of his eyes to perfect effect. 8 1 8" t x 6 7 8" w and in good condition. There is a little roughness along the edge of the left ear; it doesn't look to me like any wood lost, just a little loss of the black paint.