About this work
Representations of good, evil and everything in-between, mythical animals feature in folklore and religious stories throughout Asia. These characters are thought to possess protective powers and appear frequently as decoration in art, design and architecture. Included in the works on display are several depictions of Hindu and Buddhist deities produced in different regions of Asia.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
China
Accession Number
2859-D3
Department
Asian Art
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of The Gordon Darling Foundation
Physical description
Sitting male fu dog, open mouth, wide ears, fringed curling fur, holding ribbon with flowers in mouth, its right foot on open work ball, on rectangular base.