Plaque with Fighting Dogs

2000 BC - 1600 BC
Clay
Original Site Unknown
7.0 cm x 11.5 cm x 1.0 cm
A7567

Oriental Institute Museum

Plaque with Fighting Dogs

Dogs were among the earliest domesticated animals. They were used for hunting as well as for protection. In this scene, two dogs are shown fighting each other. Both dogs are attached to leashes held by standing male figures.



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Suggested Readings

Hunter, Erica. First Civilizations: Cultural Atlas for Young People. New York: Facts on File, 1994.

Kramer, Samuel Noah. Cradle of Civilization. Alexandria, VA: Time-Life Books, 1967.

Roaf, Michael. Cultural Atlas of Mesopotamia and the Ancient Near East. New York: Facts on File, 1990.