C.C. Hoke 1903 Beautifully Carved Little Guardian Dog! meiji lacquer box 6 1/2" d x 3

6 1/2" d x 3 1/4" tall

these were most commonly made by women

and is on a silver chain that measures approximately 20 inches in length

but I think they make a great pair

titled and dated 2/11/70 at bottom right

C.C. Hoke 1903 Beautifully Carved Little Guardian Dog! meiji lacquer box 6 1/2" d x 3This wonderful little dog has a companion carved rabbit I am listing them separately but would love to see them stay together, as side by side they feel like mini guardian statues, akin to stone lions or sphinx's but finely carved of wood and most welcoming! I googled C. C. Hoke, who signed the bottoms in 1903, not expecting to find anything, but in fact I learned he was quite a renowned carver and maker, based in Center, Ohio, including of bottle