Antique Newari Tribe Foo Dog brooch from Nepal. Brass with glass stones. pnor662

Antique Newari Tribe Foo Dog  brooch from Nepal.  Brass with lapis, turquoise and coral glass.  The Foo Dog is constructed with glass stones and fancy brass wire work.The smooth brass back  holds the pinback with a classic c clasp.  This is likely a ceremonial piece  1.6x1.3 inches.

The Newar people are of a  a very interesting ancient culture living in the Kathmandu valley in Nepal