A Gallo-Roman Bronze Dog, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 3rd century CE Sculpture - Metal acquired from Warwick Oakman

acquired from Warwick Oakman

It was exhibited at the Worcester Art Museum in the acclaimed exhibition "Jewels of the Nile: Ancient Egyptian Treasures from the Worcester Art Museum" (June 2022–January 2023)

EM 8105 (b) and EM 8112

The reverse bears the Greek legend BASILEWS ALEXANDROU around an anchor

displaying fine wirework that delicately drapes over the agate's rich red

A Gallo-Roman Bronze Dog, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 3rd century CE Sculpture - Metal acquired from Warwick OakmanA small, solid cast bronze amulet of a dog curled in a recumbent pose with a suspension hole in the inner curve of its body. He is naturalistically rendered, with curled tail, pointed ears, and snout resting on the ground near his front paws. A charming example that shows the nature of dogs hasn't changed in 2,000 years! Medium: Bronze Dimensions: Length: 1 1 2 inches (3. 8 cm) Condition: The dog is intact and in excellent condition, with a lovely