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Asian Line
statue
Far Eastern
Foo Dog / korean chinese creature
by Arkahdia Arts
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The FOO DOG, known as the Shismi Dog, is in reality a lion instead of a dog. The animal is prominent in the Buddhist Religion and widespread over the Far Eastern world, thus the Korean designation as "Lion of Korea." The Chinese also make reference to the animal calling it the "Dog of Fo," Fo, being the Chinese word for Buddha. Earliest traces of the animal show up in art form from the Han Dynasty dating from approximately 208 BC to 221 AD. The animal disappeared from use for the next 400 years, reappearing during the T'ang Dynasty, 618 to 917 AD.
The Shismi Dog is considered to be a fantastic animal and is usually the companion of Buddha. The animal is almost always shown with its paw on a sphere standing guard over the entrance to temples and tombs; thus discouraging evil spirits and wrong doers from entering, and maintaining peace and tranquility within the sanctuary.
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Foo Dog - Chinese Creature EB8
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As far back as 5,000 years ago Egypt had introduced a style that, with surprisingly little
change, continued for almost 3,000 years. Rules for the making of statues were rigidly
prescribed, as were social and religious customs. Religion was the dominant force in life on Earth and it required certain preparations for the life beyond. Sculpture was entirely associated with the needs of religion and the gods or with the earthly rulers who were regarded as their representatives.
Of the many treasures excavated in Egypt the limestone head of Queen Nofretete is one of the finest. The breath of life seems to animate the face. The painted, subtly modeled surface and graceful flow of neck and features create a sense of startling realism.
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Arkahdia Arts Studio,
a European immigrant now living in New York started a studio dedicated to casting these pieces of Art. By focusing the business on two goals;(1) to save pieces which have been produced in another medium in bygone times, and (2) to bring new artist's work to the public, the product lines have prospered, delighted and excited.
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The Foo Dog / korean chinese creature comes to you at this price because we are master distributors.
This Item is recently casted in a hydrostone plaster mix and can either be used directly or finished to your tastes. Please visit our Faux Finish page for more info.
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This statue stands 25 inches tall, 13 inches wide and 10 inches deep.
It weighs 33 lbs. 12 ounces
Arkahdia Arts's model # for the Foo Dog - Chinese Creature is EB8.
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