Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Cloisonné enamel, H. 14 1/2 in. (36.8 c.); W. 7 in. (17.8 cm), Cloisonné, 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
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Vase, Qing dynasty, 1644–1911, 18th century, China, Cloisonné enamel, H, 14 1/2, 36.8, W, 7, 17.8 cm, Cloisonné, lion, dogs cavorting, surface, vase, Fu dogs, West, Fu, fo, Chinese word, Buddha, creatures, temples, monastic compounds
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