Limestone dog
Dogs were a popular subject on Cypriot terracottas of the sixth century B.C., but in later periods they are usually shown in association with deities such as Artemis, goddess of the hunt. This large dog, seated at attention and with a collar around his neck, may have represented a faithful guardian in a tomb.
Artwork Details
- Title: Limestone dog
- Period: Late Classical or Early Hellenistic
- Date: ca. 4th–3rd century BCE
- Culture: Cypriot
- Medium: Limestone
- Dimensions: WebPub GR 2012 Cesnola: 17 3/4 × 6 3/8 × 11 in., 42 lb. (45.1 × 16.2 × 27.9 cm, 19.1 kg)
- Classification: Stone Sculpture
- Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
- Object Number: 74.51.2623
- Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art
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