Limestone dog

Unknown

ca. 4th–3rd century BCE · Limestone · Greek and Roman Art

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.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 4th–3rd century BCE

Medium

Limestone

Culture

Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76