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The pair of Foo Dogs are huge! In the west they are referred to as Foo Dogs but they are not actually dogs at all but Chinese guardian lions are known as Shishi.
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Statues of guardian lions have traditionally stood in front of Chinese Imperial palaces, Imperial tombs, government offices, temples, and the homes of government officials and the wealthy, from the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220), and were believed to have powerful mythic protective benefits.
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Chinese guardian lions or Imperial guardian lions, often miscalled "Foo Dogs" in the West, are a common representation of the lion in imperial China.Chinese guardian lions are sometimes referred to in English as shishi, from the Chinese shí shī (Chinese: 石獅; pinyin: shíshī; literally: "stone lion"), which refers specifically to lion sculptures in stone.
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The Magical Meaning of Foo Dogs - Chinese Guardian Lions Although they're actually lions, not dogs, Chinese Foo Dogs are popular statues that have been used in home décor all over the world for thousands of years.
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The pair of Chinese guardian lions are known as Shishi or in the West, Foo Dogs. They are not dogs at all but lions. They are iconic images of pre-modern China and have traditionally stood outside ...
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Foo dogs are actually lions. In China, where foo dogs originated, they are called shi , meaning “lion,” or shishi , meaning “stone lion.” They do share a resemblance with the Chow Chow and Shih Tzu, which led these figures to be called foo dogs (or fu dogs) in English — though you may also see them referred to as Chinese guardian ...
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The pair of Foo Dogs are huge! In the west they are referred to as Foo Dogs but they are not actually dogs at all but Chinese guardian lions are known as Shishi.
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Guardian lions like these can be seen throughout China. Said to provide protection, they can be spotted at the entrances to palaces, tombs, and temples. Rendered in a ivory stone color, these lions keep diligent watch over house and garden. Lions measures 18 inches high, 7 inches wide and 10.5 ...
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Statues of guardian lions have traditionally stood in front of Chinese Imperial palaces, Imperial tombs, government offices, temples, and the homes of government officials and the wealthy, from the Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 220), and were believed to have powerful mythic protective benefits.
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China- a nice pair of large antique hand-carved stone foo dog guardian lions carved about 100 years ago. Dimensions: They measure 30 inches high and 23 inches wide each. Provenance: Old New England collection. This is a one-of-a-kind treasure pair and would make a fine acquisition for the discerning ...
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Foo Dog Statues Guardian lions or Imperial guardian lions, are commonly referred to as "Foo Dogs" in the West. Statues of guardian lions which have traditionally stood in front of Imperial palaces, Imperial tombs, government offices, Buddhist temples, and homes of the wealthy, are believed to have powerful mythic protective benefits.
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The pair of Chinese guardian lions are known as Shishi or in the West, Foo Dogs. They are not dogs at all but lions. They are iconic images of pre-modern China and have traditionally stood outside ...
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'Fu' does mean prosperity or fortune in Mandarin Chinese (and interestingly enough, 'fu gou' or 'fu dog' if you will is apparently a common name for the Pekingese breed), but these guardian lion statues are known as shi-shi (stone lions) or rui-shi (auspicious lions).
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Why are they called Foo/Fu dogs?
Foo dogs may refer to the Chinese word Fu referring to Buddha or Fu which means blessing and prosperity. Fu is a very auspicious word in Chinese.
It seems some thought these stone lions resembled the Chow Chow dogs and started calling them dogs instead of lions. That really caught on and they are widely known as Foo dogs or Fu dogs.
The Detail of the Pair of Chinese Foo/Fu Dogs
detail of the Pair of Chinese Foo/Fu Dog statue
Why Is A Pair?
- Foo dogs should always be displayed in pairs. You need one male and one female Foo dog. This has to do with harmony and completeness.
Pair of Chinese Foo/Fu Dog statue
2.This is to keep balance; the Yin and Yang. The female and male complement each other.
3.Always keep the two together. Never place them in separate rooms.
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