A Gallo-Roman Bronze Dog, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 3rd century CE Sculpture - Metal Pforzheim "Jewelry from Persia

Pforzheim "Jewelry from Persia

The reverse bears the Greek legend BASILEWS ALEXANDROU around an anchor

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The stone is framed by an elaborate openwork mount composed of delicately spiraled gold wirework that forms an intricate

A Gallo-Roman Bronze Dog, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 3rd century CE Sculpture - Metal Pforzheim "Jewelry from PersiaA 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