The 7thC Lombardic shield mount from Stabio, Switzerland, in form of a dog: https://it.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scudo_di_Stabio … #NationalDogDaypic.twitter.com/Hgady2IRhf
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A dog figurine from the 'Romano-Celtic' temple of Nodens at Lydney Park, Gloucestershire :) http://curses.csad.ox.ac.uk/sites/lydney-deity.shtml …pic.twitter.com/jTwgZ5Gs9C
Roman dog figurines from Llys Awel, Conwy, w/ tongues sticking out/licking—used for healing? https://museum.wales/articles/2014-03-05/The-Healing-Power-of-Dogs/ …pic.twitter.com/RKFxuyUiHe
Mosaic panel with seated dog, Syria, 5th/6th century AD: http://www.ancientartpodcast.org/blog/63/seated-dog-mosaic-aic/ …pic.twitter.com/3E155UB8R4
@caitlinrgreen again very fine detail and these have heraldic role or just decorative?
@HyettNeal poss a mythological significance on some readings...
Is this a bullfighting scene?
Yes, it would seem so----various mythological analogues have been proposed for it :)
@caitlinrgreen She said to the dog, "Do you know where I'm going to put this sword?!"
@caitlinrgreen Thank you, I love it, although I think the lady intended serious harm to that dog :-)
Is the woman wearing spurs?
@caitlinrgreen He has some set of knackers.
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