Saluki Greyhound
by CELLINI, Benvenuto, Bronze, 18 x 28 cm
Cellini made various experiments to find out how best to use the materials nature had provided him with, including casting a small oval medal with the figure of a greyhound.
The Saluki, also known as the Royal Dog of Egypt and Persian Greyhound, is one of the oldest known breeds of domesticated dog. Historically, Salukis were used by nomadic tribes for hunting.