Ancient Roman Limestone Fragment of a statuette with a leg and a dog. Spanish Export License.
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Ancient Roman limestone fragment of a statuette with a leg and a dog, dating to the 2nd–3rd Century A.D., in good condition.
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ITEM: Fragment of a statuette with a leg and a dog
MATERIAL: Limestone
CULTURE: Roman
PERIOD: 2nd - 3rd Century A.D
DIMENSIONS: 100 mm x 115 mm x 65 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex French private collection, acquired between 1970 – 1990
Dogs held an important place in Roman daily life, serving as companions, guardians, hunters, and even status symbols. Wealthy Romans often kept small lapdogs as pets, while larger breeds were prized for guarding villas, farms, and herds. Hunting dogs were used in venationes (hunts) and sometimes even in the arena. The Romans inherited much of their dog culture from the Greeks and Etruscans but developed their own appreciation for specific breeds, some of which are described by writers like Columella and Varro. Mosaics and frescoes frequently depict dogs, such as the famous “Cave Canem” (“Beware of the Dog”) mosaic from Pompeii, a reminder of their role as protectors of the home.
Dogs also had religious and symbolic roles in Roman society. They were associated with several deities, including Diana (goddess of the hunt) and Hecate (goddess of magic and the underworld). In certain festivals, such as the Robigalia, dogs were sacrificed to appease the god Robigus and protect crops from disease. They were also linked to funerary beliefs — sometimes buried with their owners or depicted on tomb reliefs, symbolizing loyalty and companionship that continued into the afterlife.
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and European Union export license
If you bid outside European Union and win the item, we must request a new export license to your country and the shipment will delay between 3 - 5 weeks.
Seller's Story
Your Antiquarian offers ancient art and ancient coins. Our main objective is to offer the highest quality at the best price respecting and strictly complying with the laws of heritage protection and UNESCO heritage norms. Therefore, all the pieces that are published come from private collections in which the provenance can be checked or international auctions. All our antiquities and coins are accompanied by their Certificate of Authenticity. We have a no quibble 90 day return policy. At Your Antiquarian we are committed to helping disadvantaged groups and for this reason a portion of each purchase is donated to charities to help people in need.
Translated by Google TranslateITEM: Fragment of a statuette with a leg and a dog
MATERIAL: Limestone
CULTURE: Roman
PERIOD: 2nd - 3rd Century A.D
DIMENSIONS: 100 mm x 115 mm x 65 mm
CONDITION: Good condition
PROVENANCE: Ex French private collection, acquired between 1970 – 1990
Dogs held an important place in Roman daily life, serving as companions, guardians, hunters, and even status symbols. Wealthy Romans often kept small lapdogs as pets, while larger breeds were prized for guarding villas, farms, and herds. Hunting dogs were used in venationes (hunts) and sometimes even in the arena. The Romans inherited much of their dog culture from the Greeks and Etruscans but developed their own appreciation for specific breeds, some of which are described by writers like Columella and Varro. Mosaics and frescoes frequently depict dogs, such as the famous “Cave Canem” (“Beware of the Dog”) mosaic from Pompeii, a reminder of their role as protectors of the home.
Dogs also had religious and symbolic roles in Roman society. They were associated with several deities, including Diana (goddess of the hunt) and Hecate (goddess of magic and the underworld). In certain festivals, such as the Robigalia, dogs were sacrificed to appease the god Robigus and protect crops from disease. They were also linked to funerary beliefs — sometimes buried with their owners or depicted on tomb reliefs, symbolizing loyalty and companionship that continued into the afterlife.
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity and European Union export license
If you bid outside European Union and win the item, we must request a new export license to your country and the shipment will delay between 3 - 5 weeks.
Seller's Story
Your Antiquarian offers ancient art and ancient coins. Our main objective is to offer the highest quality at the best price respecting and strictly complying with the laws of heritage protection and UNESCO heritage norms. Therefore, all the pieces that are published come from private collections in which the provenance can be checked or international auctions. All our antiquities and coins are accompanied by their Certificate of Authenticity. We have a no quibble 90 day return policy. At Your Antiquarian we are committed to helping disadvantaged groups and for this reason a portion of each purchase is donated to charities to help people in need.
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Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
2nd - 3rd Century A.D
Name of object
Fragment of a statuette with a leg and a dog. Spanish Export License.
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2024
Material
Limestone
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
237 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
120 mm
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
