Roman Guard Dog Mosaic

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Illustration

Ibolya Horváth
by Robin Dawes
published on 15 September 2020
Roman Guard Dog Mosaic Download Full Size Image

Cave Canem - Beware of dog - sign from Pompeii
Guard dog mosaics were a frequent feature of the entryways to houses in Pompeii.
Archaeological Museum of Naples

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Dawes, R. (2020, September 15). Roman Guard Dog Mosaic. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/12743/roman-guard-dog-mosaic/

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Dawes, Robin. "Roman Guard Dog Mosaic." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified September 15, 2020. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/12743/roman-guard-dog-mosaic/.

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Dawes, Robin. "Roman Guard Dog Mosaic." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 15 Sep 2020. Web. 25 Jul 2024.

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