Description:

Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A handsome, mold-made terracotta dog, probably made to be a child's toy. The dog has a spitz form, with a compact, upright, muscular body, a foxlike muzzle, and pointed ears. To the Romans, this type of dog was known as a Melitan, with the earliest known image coming from an amphora found at Vulci that bore an inscription of the breed name alongside it. Other vase artwork depicting Melitans shows them playing with children or acting as a companion - a Roman's best friend! Size: 2" W x 3.2" H (5.1 cm x 8.1 cm)

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection

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  • Condition: Stable hairline fissure along the lines where this mold-made figure was put together from two halves. Otherwise just normal surface wear and generally excellent.

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