Playful Meiji Japanese Bronze Fu dug with Ball

Playful Meiji Japanese Bronze Fu dug with Ball

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Japanese

Period

Pre 1900

$3,500.00

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An early Meiji period Japanese bronze fudog and ball. The playful fu-dog stands with mouth open in a dynamic pose with back feet on the ground and front paws on the ball. The ball is made of open work bronze with a design of peonies and scrolling vines. Well cast with fine details down to the claws of the fu dog.

They are protective totems for the space, after all. These statues are believed to possess powerful protective energy and are thought to ward off evil spirits, harmful influences, and intruders. They are also believed to bring good fortune, prosperity, and blessings to the place where they are placed

Early Meiji Period C. 1860’s

Dimensions: 13 1/2″ high x 16″ long x 8″ deep

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An early Meiji period Japanese bronze fudog and ball. The playful fu-dog stands with mouth open in a dynamic pose with back feet on the ground and front paws on the ball. The ball is made of open work bronze with a design of peonies and scrolling vines. Well cast with fine details down to the claws of the fu dog.

They are protective totems for the space, after all. These statues are believed to possess powerful protective energy and are thought to ward off evil spirits, harmful influences, and intruders. They are also believed to bring good fortune, prosperity, and blessings to the place where they are placed

Early Meiji Period C. 1860’s

Dimensions: 13 1/2″ high x 16″ long x 8″ deep

Additional information

Region

Japanese

Period

Pre 1900

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