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Figurine of a dog
Roman
Late Republic Period
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
7.6 cm (3 in.)
Credit Line
Benjamin Pierce Cheney Donation
Accession Number88.618
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsSculpture
Catalogue Raisonné
Greek, Etruscan, & Roman Bronzes (MFA), no. 162; Sculpture in Stone and Bronze (MFA), p. 121 (additional published references).
DescriptionHis head is tilted upwards, baying or sniffing, and he wears no collar. The head is strongly, naturally modeled. The feet and lower half of the left foreleg are missing. Dull surface, light green and gray with hard encrustation.
ProvenanceBy 1887: with Luigi Boccanera (said to be from the sanctuary of Diana at Nemi); March 25, 1888: purchased by R. Lanciani from Luigi Boccanera; purchased by MFA from R. Lanciani, 1888, for $493.92 (this figure is the total price of MFA 88.538–88.644 and 89.9–89.31)