Roman Bronze Puppy

Culture: Roman

Period: 2nd century A.D.

Material: Bronze

Dimensions: 4.3 cm x 4 cm

Price: Sold

Ref: 3178

Provenance: Austrian private collection Norbert Maly, thence collection K, Vienna.

Condition: Green patina, intact.

Description: Solid bronze of a lapdog, panting and standing on its two legs, begging. The two front paws are in begging position stretched forward, the jaw open, the ears are laid back. The long tail is rolled up. The eyes notched. For a similar object see: “Tierbilder aus vier Jahrtausenden – Antiken der Sammlung Mildenberg”, fig. 182.