A Gallo-Roman Bronze Dog, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 3rd century CE Shabtis pro-thorax

pro-thorax

The miniature black-painted vessel standing on a low ring base with a wide mouth and everted lip

18K yellow gold mount and chain (modern)

She is represented in the Holmes a Court Collection and her work is represented in the catalog “Utopia - A Picture Story”

producing the distinctive turquoise tone that made faience one of the most recognizable materials in Egyptian ornament

A Gallo-Roman Bronze Dog, Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st - 3rd century CE Shabtis pro-thoraxA 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