Small dog sculpture, Late Classic, ca. 550 - 800 AD ·  Mexico, Maya, Jaina · ID: 3053007

Description

ceramic,

Naked dogs are not a modern breed, but have been accompanying humans for around 3,500 years. They probably originated in Mexico, from where they spread across the American continent. The name of the breed, “Xoloitzcuintle”, comes from the Nahuatl language of the Aztecs and means “dog of the god Xolotl”.

The object Small dog sculpture, Late Classic, ca. 550 - 800 AD with the object ID 3053007 was part of the auction Auction 106 on April 25, 2026, lot number 23 at that time and is currently available for EUR 900 in Open sale.

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