Having earned the title of \u2018man\u2019s best friend\u2019 through their millennia-long relationship with humans, dogs have been constantly present in human life. The great number of textual and artistic representations of canines attests to the popularity of these animals in ancient Greece, where the existence of domesticated dogs has been traced back to the early Neolithic period. Dogs appear in more than 2,000 painted and sculpted scenes of Athenian art, serving a variety of roles: they are the faithful companions of warriors and riders, valuable collaborators in the hunt, cherished pets, and status symbols. They are present in the gymnasium, the symposium, and in domestic scenes. They are shown happily playing with children, providing protection and companionship for women, and accompanying males\n\nDogs in Athenian Sculpture and Vase Painting of the Archaic and Classical Periods\n\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using ;