Vase. Culture: China. Dimensions: H. 14 1/2 in. (36.8 c.); W. 7 in. (17.8 cm). Date: 18th century.The lion-like dogs cavorting on the surface of this vase are often known as Fu dogs in the West. Fu or fo is the Chinese word for Buddha, and the creatures were probably so named because they are often found in temples or monastic compounds. Here they are placed among various emblems of good luck, such as flaming pearls, some of which also derive from Buddhist imagery. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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Vase. Culture: China. Dimensions: H. 14 1/2 in. (36.8 c.); W. 7 in. (17.8 cm). Date: 18th century.The lion-like dogs cavorting on the surface of this vase are often known as Fu dogs in the West. Fu or fo is the Chinese word for Buddha, and the creatures were probably so named because they are often found in temples or monastic compounds. Here they are placed among various emblems of good luck, such as flaming pearls, some of which also derive from Buddhist imagery. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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