w/ solid brass foo dog finial (well-made); foo dog's right paw rests on a ball.

A remarkable piece!

Total height: 11 inches

Thick and heavy.  

Made with a lot of material

Well-made.

See video clip.

There is a small chip to one ear and maybe a tiny chip to the tail tip.

Otherwise, this marvelous piece is in excellent condition !

Marked at bottom: Made in Japan (~1920's)

(similar ones like this were made with various quality and size;  this is one of the best I have seen).