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Necklace with a pendant on a ceramic plate
Decorative item with floral pattern on a wooden surface
Silver pendant with a dog design on a wooden surface
Ancient coin with a deer emblem on a white background

Aesop's Fables Dog Medallion

€271,95
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In Aesop's classic fable "Dog and His Shadow," a Dog carrying a bone crosses a bridge and sees his own reflection in the water below. Mistaking it for another Dog with a bigger bone, he tries to snatch it, only to drop his own bone into the water and lose it. This charming story playfully warns against greed, reminding us to appreciate what we have instead of chasing illusions. Our medallion captures the story’s charm and wisdom, as well as its important message: The back features the Greek word ΑΥΤΑΡΚΕΙΑ, or "contentment," which is the essence of the moral of Aesop's tale. 

Our medallion is based on an ancient coin from Segesta, on the island of Sicily. Ancient Segesta, nestled on and around Mount Barbaro in northwestern Sicily, was a prominent Elymian city whose people proudly claimed Trojan ancestry. While Elymian at its core, Segesta eagerly embraced Greek culture, adopting the Greek alphabet for its dialect and building a striking Doric temple that still captures admiration today. The city was not only a cultural crossroads but also a political force, navigating alliances with Athens and Carthage as it sought to shape the shifting power dynamics of Sicily.

Greek cities often featured symbolic animals on their coins. Silver and bronze coins from Segesta date back to the fifth century BC and consistently showcase a hunting dog—a slender, long-legged creature with sharp ears and a curled tail. This Sicilian hound bears a close resemblance to the ancient Egyptian “Pharaoh hound.”

14k and 18k gold options are available upon request. Our medallion may be worn as a necklace or as a bracelet, and it comes with a 22" brown leather cord.

Product Details

Pendant maximum diameter: 1.5 cm
The children's version of Aesop's Fables is the Milo Winter version, and the version for adults is the Gibbs translation for Oxford World's Classics.

Special Order and Personalization Options

Our medallion may be personalized with a proper name, a special date, or a simple phrase. Please specify your personalization in the Special Instructions area of this page.


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