GREEK BRONZE DOG FIGURINE. Ca. 800 BC. A cast bronze figurine of a dog standing with the forelegs advanced and the hind legs braced apart. The elongated neck supports a wedge-shaped head with small, pointed ears; the tail is raised and curved over the back. For similar see: M. Bolla, Animali di Bronzo dal museo archeologico al Teratro romano di Verona, Cat. 230 Size: 50mm x 40mm; Weight: 35g Provenance: Private London collection; previously acquired from a Belgian collection (1980s-1990s).