Thursday, 14 January 2016

Ancient Dog Shaming

Mosaic floor depicting a dog and a knocked-over gold vessel. Discovered in 1993 during construction of the new Alexandria Library, Egypt. Now currently in the Greco-Roman Museum in Alexandria. Width: approx. 70 cm. Date: approx. 200-100 BC.
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2 comments:

  1. Ratz14 January 2016 at 18:36

    I note that dogs back then are similarly clothed (with a collar) as ones today.

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