CANE CORSO , XVIII Century
AN ITALIAN CARVED MARBLE STUDY OF A CANE CORSO, 18TH CENTURY
An ancient and loyal breed, the Cane Corso, also known as an Italian Mastiff, has a long and interesting history dating back to the Roman empire.
The name Cane Corso loosely translates to mean “Bodyguard Dog,” or “Guardian.” They lived up to their name by accompanying soldiers into battle and serving as auxiliaries to the military.
Larger and more lumbering than modern-day Corsi, the Cane Corso originally made its mark as a fearless Roman war dog. They were known for fiercely charging enemy lines with buckets of flaming oil attached to their backs. This extremely protective and tenacious breed served Roman soldiers well on the battlefield and are credited for assisting in many Roman victories.
This example is carved from white marble and is probably a fragment of a larger sculpture.
Height: 20cm
Width: 28cm
Depth: 37cm
An ancient and loyal breed, the Cane Corso, also known as an Italian Mastiff, has a long and interesting history dating back to the Roman empire.
The name Cane Corso loosely translates to mean “Bodyguard Dog,” or “Guardian.” They lived up to their name by accompanying soldiers into battle and serving as auxiliaries to the military.
Larger and more lumbering than modern-day Corsi, the Cane Corso originally made its mark as a fearless Roman war dog. They were known for fiercely charging enemy lines with buckets of flaming oil attached to their backs. This extremely protective and tenacious breed served Roman soldiers well on the battlefield and are credited for assisting in many Roman victories.
This example is carved from white marble and is probably a fragment of a larger sculpture.
Height: 20cm
Width: 28cm
Depth: 37cm
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