Pair Of Dogs Of Fo
DateTang Dynasty, 618-906
Object NameDog
Mediumearthenware
ClassificationsCeramics
AcquisitionBeatrice Claeson Gordon Bequest, 1990.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS015035
About MeThe East Asian lion dog is a mythical beast also called shishi, foo dog and guardian lion. Guardian lions usually appear in pairs. A lion dog with a closed mouth is said to keep good spirits in whereas an open mouth represents letting bad spirits out.
Tang Dynasty, 618-906
Qing Dynasty, possibly 19th century
Qing Dynasty, late 19th century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, 1736-1796
Late 19th Century
Tang Dynasty, 618-906
Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 18th - 19th century
Tang Dynasty, 618-906
Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty Qianlong/Jiaqing Period, 1736 - 1820
Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Edo Period, possibly late 18th century
Edo Period, possibly late 18th century
Edo Period, possibly late 18th century
