• The Cave Canem Mosaic is one of our wide collection of Animal Mosaics. This reproduction was found in Pompeii and illustrates a black dog surrounded by the latin quote: "Cave canem!" in English "Beware the dog!". These words, much like similar signs today, warned visitors to enter at their own risk and served as protection over the more private quarters of the home.
  
  Our Cave Canem Mosaic is a masterpiece entirely handmade reproduction.
  
  

  ABOUT OUR MOSAICS

  Our marble mosaics are handmade reproductions crafted using a blend of modern and ancient techniques. They are cherished in luxury homes for their uniqueness and beauty. Marble mosaics are the epitome of captivating décor.

  The Ancient Home has contributed to creating stunning beauty worldwide. Architects have chosen our expertise to produce mosaics for the reconstruction of ancient sites and for private clients. We have also recreated famous contemporary artworks in mosaic form.

  INSTALLATION

  Installing mosaics is similar to installing ceramic tiles. Large mosaics usually consist of different fragments assembled and grouted on-site.

  If you order any of our mosaics from our standard range, they come pre-grouted and equipped with hooks for hanging. They can also be installed on the floor, as they are backed with high-resistance material.

  For specific installation needs, we can adjust the mosaic’s weight for wall mounting or enhance its grip for floor installation. Usual thickness for our mosaics is 0.8" to 1" (imperial system) or 2cm - 2.5cm (metric system). However, if a final thickness is required we must be informed by you, and we will adjust to make sure meet your requirement.

  OUTDOORS & INDOORS

  Marble mosaics can be installed both outdoors and indoors. Outdoors, they are commonly used near fountains, in public squares, resting areas, and on terraces. Indoors, you’ll often find them in swimming pools, spas, bathrooms, entrances, and living rooms.

  CUSTOM MOSAICS

  We create large custom mosaics for private and public projects such as floors, pools, and murals. Our extensive experience allows us to meet tight deadlines. Depending on availability, we can install the mosaics or assist with the installation.

  From expansive floors to small murals, we can meet any design, material, and technical requirement for our mosaics. The only limits are your imagination and budget.

  Material Options: Marble, ceramic, stained glass, gold, semiprecious stones, and precious stones.

  Tile Cutting Options: Machine cut, combined machine and hand cut, or fully hand cut.

  Extra Effects: Worn-out corners, polishing, reproduction of defects, patina, and breaks.

  Tiling Methods: Regular and irregular.

  Backing: Fiberglass mat, flexible resin, concrete, and aluminum honeycomb panel.

  ABOUT THE TILES

  - Usual tile size of 8-10mm, resembling classic mosaics.

  - Tiles can be entirely hand cut or combine hand and machine cutting, depending on the desired effect.

  - Mosaics can be tiled irregularly to imitate ancient mass-produced mosaics or tiled perfectly straight for a modern look.

  - Tiles can be aged with rounded corners to achieve a worn effect.

  
  
  
  PRODUCT CONDITION
  
  This is a new item. Please note that we do not sell antiques. All items are newly made.
  
  
  
  Product safety
  
  ⚠️ WARNING: For decorative use only. This is not a toy for children.
  
  ⚠️ WARNING - CALIFORNIA VISITORS: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
  
  Manufacturer Information:
  
  Name: The Ancient Home
  Address: Kiss Erno Street 3/A
  1046 Budapest, HU
  contact@theancienthome.com

The Ancient Home is the leading brand of classic home decor worldwide.

We democratize art and classic designs to ultimately provide a touch of beauty, personality, and history to contemporary interiors.

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At The Ancient Home, we prioritize your satisfaction and peace of mind.

Unlike other companies, we meticulously supervise our packaging to ensure the safe transportation of delicate items.

We don't rely on insurance companies – we act as your personal insurance with 100% of the risk on us. In the rare event of an issue, we promptly refund within 1-3 business days.

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Shipping Policy

• Product Availability and Shipping Times: The most current information on product availability and estimated shipping times is displayed near the "Add to Cart" button.
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Return Policy

You can return products within 30 days of delivery.

Our customer service team will assist you with the return process and provide you with a return shipping label. For your convenience, we offer a pickup service, eliminating the need to visit a drop-off location.

We prefer handling returns ourselves to ensure a smooth process, and in some cases, we may cover part of the return shipping if certain conditions are met. More details are available on our returns policy page.

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