A Roman terracotta head of a Molossian hound
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A Roman terracotta head of a Molossian hound
Circa 1st Century B.C./A.D.
Probably from a water spout, modelled with a creased brow, raised eyebrows and well defined curls of fur, with a collar around the neck, the hollow mouth parted to reveal teeth and tongue, 8in (20cm) high, mounted
Sold for £3,125 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • Provenance:
    The Estate of Lady Olive Hamilton (1915-2012), acquired in the early 1970s. Lady Olive Hamilton was a collector, patron of the Arts and author, with publications including Paradise of Exiles (1974) and The Divine Country (1984).

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