Miniature Dog Glass Figurine with Upturned Tail - Orange

This little glass dog figurine stands on four short legs with its floppy ears hanging forward and its tail curled up behind, as if it has just spotted someone it knows. It is made entirely of glass in a warm, translucent orange, with deeper, browner tones on the ears and muzzle. Two small white eyes with dark centres and a dark little nose give it a bright, friendly face. It is a true miniature, 5cm tall, 6cm deep and 3cm wide, small enough to sit in the palm of your hand.

Because the glass lets light through, it looks its best where daylight or a lamp can reach it: a windowsill, a bookshelf near a window or a glass-fronted display cabinet alongside other small treasures. It suits a mantelpiece, a bedside table or a desk, where it takes up barely any room yet still catches the eye. It also makes a charming small gift, and it sits happily beside other miniature animals if you are building a little glass menagerie of your own.

The glass is smooth and glossy, with a few tiny bubbles caught inside that are part of its character, and the four legs give it a steady footing on any flat surface, so it needs no stand. As with any small glass ornament, handle it gently and keep it back from the edge of a busy shelf. To keep it bright, dust it with a soft dry cloth, or wipe it with a slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away. It is a decorative piece rather than a toy, so keep it on show and out of reach of little hands. We like it best on a sunny sill, where the orange glows as the light changes through the day.

How big is the glass dog figurine?

It is a true miniature, 5cm tall, 6cm deep and 3cm wide, so it fits easily on a narrow shelf or windowsill.

What is the dog figurine made of?

It is made entirely of glass in a translucent orange, with deeper brown tones on the ears and muzzle that show as light passes through.

Does the figurine need a stand?

No, it stands on its own four legs and sits steadily on any flat surface such as a shelf, mantelpiece or cabinet.

How do I clean a glass figurine?

Dust it with a soft dry cloth, or wipe it gently with a slightly damp cloth and dry it straight away to keep the glass clear and bright.

Where does the orange glass look best?

We find it looks best where light can reach it, such as a windowsill or a glass-fronted cabinet, so the orange glass glows.

Would it make a good gift?

Yes, its small size and cheerful face make it a charming little gift, and it sits well alongside other miniature glass animals on a shelf.