Roman mosaic depicting dog on leash
Roman mosaic of a dog on a leash; discovered in Pompeii. The artifact is in the National Archaeological Museum in Naples and dates back to the 1st century CE. Before entering the house, the Romans often placed signs with the inscription Cave Canem (“Beware of the dog”) or mosaics with the image of a dog; in this way, attempts were made to discourage robbers from sneaking into the house.
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