Small cast iron dachshund-style dog figurine with black and brown painted finish. Cast iron animal figures like this are inspired by early 1900s–1940s novelty figures, toys, and paperweights, when small dog forms were commonly made for desks, shelves, and household display.
The long body, short legs, and low stance give this piece the familiar dachshund form, while the aged paint and casting texture give it a primitive folk-art character.
