Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Fu Dog – Day 40

This artwork is by Hokusai (1760-1849) during the Edo period. Its location is unknown as is the gender of the Fu Dog, and dimensions of the artwork.

Hokusai_Shoki_riding_a_shishi_lion

(Image rights always belong to the image owner at: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hokusai_Shoki_riding_a_shishi_lion.jpg)

Did you know that almost all riders of Fu Dogs are peaceful? This is unusual, having a warrior with a drawn sword on a Fu Dog.

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