Statuette of a crouching dog

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This work from Imperial Rome portrays a self-assured canine in full display. In Ancient Rome, dogs were highly prized for their unwavering loyalty and fearlessness, frequently appearing on Greek and Roman reliefs and ceramics as emblems of devotion. Dogs were often exchanged as tokens of affection among couples and kept as cherished pets, coveted status symbols, or relied upon as trusted guardians and skilled hunting companions.