Monday, November 12, 2007

cave canem


Speaking of favorite pieces of art, this one here is also great. I have an old framed post card that family had sent to my grandfather while in Pompei, Italy. The post card on the front has this picture which is of the first beware of dog sign. It was made in the town of Pompei, before the volcano buried it in 78A.D. The town was dug up after being preserved by the ashes. This symbol is in many doors all over Italy to beware of dogs. Most people in Italy have watch dogs. I love this piece of art and hope to make it apart of my home some day.

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