Friday, April 30, 2010

Fu Dog – Day 224

This Fu Dog is ceramic, about 4x5x6 inches, handmade Jiao Zhi Pottery, by an unknown artist.

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Did you know a Fu Dog could be overweight? This one has had one too many Fu Treats – but it does look happy happy; I feel its joy and want to share it by handing out even more treats for your happiness – who wants seconds; I do I do!!!

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Fu Dog – Day 223

This Fu Dog pair is of purple clay/sand, about 3 inches, by unknown artist.

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Did you know that Fu Dog cubs might chew on a ball? These two have found just the right ball for them – I’m happy to see and share in such enjoyable play!

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Fu Dog – Day 222

This pair of Fu Dogs is early Chizhou, Sung Dynasty, by unknown artist and of unknown size.

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Did you know sometimes a Fu Dog can wear a disguise? This pair look ready to purr – just the right scratch between the ears would do it; come on, they won’t bite!

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Fu Dog – Day 221

This Fu Dog is a large ivory tusk (two feet by 1 foot) circa 1960, by an unknown artist.

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Did you know that a Fu Dog could be a structure? This one is a complete architectural marvel whose only love is for those who support it, with their love!

Monday, April 26, 2010

Fu Dog – Day 220

This red Buddha on a Fu Dog is a 19th century carved horn about 6 inches by 4, by an unknown artist.

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Did you know that a Fu Dog can be the bearer of peace and good will? I know it’s difficult to share these things but it’s all there is – you can do it; just be considerate and think of me sometimes and we’ll all have peace and good will!

Sunday, April 25, 2010

Fu Dog – Day 219

This Fu Dog is of unknown material and artist in Japan.

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Did you know a Fu Dog could be cantankerous? This one looks like it is having a ruff day – you could help it feel better by sharing a smile, you know, a simple smile; it can make a Fu Dog happy!

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Fu Dog – Day 218

This white glazed porcelain Fu Dog is in the Brooklyn museum and dates to 1780, about a foot by a foot and a half, by an unknown artist.

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Did you know a crouching Fu Dog is ready to play? This one is all too happy to have you over, whether it remembers to ask you or not you are eagerly encouraged whenever to come over and play!

Friday, April 23, 2010

Fu Dog – Day 217

This white Fu Dog is in Thimphu, Bhutan, of unknown artist and size.

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Did you know that a Fu Dog is a great friend? If your friends treated you the way you treat them would you still be friends – If your friend was a dragon you would be; I am!

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Fu Dog – Day 216

This Fu Dog is in Vietnam by Cao Dai Temple, by an unknown artist and of unknown size.

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Did you know blue and yellow is a Fu Dog’s dream colors? This one dreams all day – I too have dreams of playing all day, please I would love for you to join me!

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Fu Dog – Day 215

This Fu Dog is in a fantastic courtyard, by an unknown artist – there are two more Fu Dogs in the back left of the picture and a guardian on the roof too (back left), as well as Fu Dog heads decorating the center brass 3 legged bowl – what a special place!

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Did you know having too many Fu Dogs is like having too much love? It just isn’t possible so don’t hoard the love – I share it all with you everyday!

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Fu Dog – Day 214

The following pair are by Z Gallerie, each almost 2 feet, sold separately.

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Did you know white Fu Dogs always have pristine thoughts? These are thinking only the most pure thoughts for you – purely beautiful!

Monday, April 19, 2010

Fu Dog – Day 213

This embroidered Fu Dog (two of them) is by an unknown artisan.

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Did you know cloning a Fu Dog was possible with embroidery? I think the original must have been very special and is still out there enjoying the beach!!

Sunday, April 18, 2010

Fu Dog – Day 212

This Fu Dog is an incense box3.1 inches in diameter, Meiji period.

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Did you know a Fu Dog could be depicted in the clouds? I’m on cloud nine for this one – what a great way to spend the day!

Saturday, April 17, 2010

Fu Dog – Day 211

This ceramic Fu Dog is by an unknown artist and of unknown size.

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Did you know a Fu Dog can be on top of the world? This one, like me, is at its pinnacle – very happy with its position and relationship to the world and those important to it!

Friday, April 16, 2010

Fu Dog – Day 210

This pair of ceramic Fu Dogs is by an unknown sculptor.

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Did you know a pair of facing Fu Dogs always watches after the other? They share their powers, their foibles, their futures, their pasts – the best of all worlds!

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Fu Dog – Day 209

This colorful Fu Dog is of unknown material and artist.

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Did you know a colorful Fu Dog could be so happy? It must be having a great time, just like me!

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Fu Dog – Day 208

This ceramic Fu Dog is by an unknown artist.

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Did you know a Fu Dog could be water-colored? This one is a kaleidoscopic joy to behold – the colors just melt, and so do I.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Fu Dog – Day 207

These Fu Dogs are for your aquarium.

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Did you know that fish too need loyal guardians? This pair of twins help protect your fiends from all four sides – we all love to be thought of as worth protecting, Pisces included!

Monday, April 12, 2010

Fu Dog – Day 206

This Fu Dog is of unknown size, material, and artist.

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(Image rights always belong to the image owner at: http://fiveprime.org/hivemind/Tags/foodog) – Color variation by Fu Dog Daily!

 

Did you know that a Fu Dog can have many different visualizations? Whew, what a lot of various visualizations we’ve just seen – Tomorrow something back in the real world!

Sunday, April 11, 2010

Fu Dog – Day 205

This Fu Dog is of unknown size, material, and artist.

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(Image rights always belong to the image owner at: http://fiveprime.org/hivemind/Tags/foodog) – Color variation by Fu Dog Daily!

 

Did you know that a Fu Dog can have many different visualizations? Stay Tuned!

Saturday, April 10, 2010

Fu Dog – Day 204

This Fu Dog is of unknown size, material, and artist.

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(Image rights always belong to the image owner at: http://fiveprime.org/hivemind/Tags/foodog) – Color variation by Fu Dog Daily!

 

Did you know that a Fu Dog can have many different visualizations? Stay Tuned!

Friday, April 9, 2010

Fu Dog – Day 203

This Fu Dog is of unknown size, material, and artist.

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(Image rights always belong to the image owner at: http://fiveprime.org/hivemind/Tags/foodog) – Color variation by Fu Dog Daily!

 

Did you know that a Fu Dog can have many different visualizations? Stay Tuned!

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Fu Dog – Day 202

This Fu Dog is of unknown size, material, and artist.

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(Image rights always belong to the image owner at: http://fiveprime.org/hivemind/Tags/foodog) – Color variation by Fu Dog Daily!

 

Did you know that a Fu Dog can have many different visualizations? Stay Tuned!

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Fu Dog – Day 201

This Fu Dog is of unknown size, material, and artist.

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(Image rights always belong to the image owner at: http://fiveprime.org/hivemind/Tags/foodog) – Color variation by Fu Dog Daily!

 

Did you know that a Fu Dog can have many different visualizations? Stay Tuned!

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Fu Dog – Day 200

This Fu Dog is of unknown size, material, and artist.

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(Image rights always belong to the image owner at: http://fiveprime.org/hivemind/Tags/foodog) – Color variation by Fu Dog Daily!

 

Did you know that a Fu Dog can have many different visualizations? Stay Tuned!

Monday, April 5, 2010

Fu Dog – Day 199

This Fu Dog is of unknown size, material, and artist.

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(Image rights always belong to the image owner at: http://fiveprime.org/hivemind/Tags/foodog) – Color variation by Fu Dog Daily!

 

Did you know that a Fu Dog can have many different visualizations? Stay Tuned!

Sunday, April 4, 2010

Fu Dog – Day 198

This Fu Dog is of unknown size, material, and artist.

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(Image rights always belong to the image owner at: http://fiveprime.org/hivemind/Tags/foodog) – Color variation by Fu Dog Daily!

 

Did you know that a Fu Dog can have many different visualizations? Stay Tuned!

Saturday, April 3, 2010

Fu Dog – Day 197

This Fu Dog is of unknown size, material, and artist.

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(Image rights always belong to the image owner at: http://fiveprime.org/hivemind/Tags/foodog) 

 

Did you know that a Fu Dog can have many different visualizations? Stay Tuned!

Friday, April 2, 2010

Fu Dog – Day 196

This pair of Fu Dogs are ivory, about 10” tall.

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Did you know ivory Fu Dogs are rarely painted to look like newspaper caricatures? These two look newsworthy so they must already be famous and I want to go meet them – would you like to come with me – do say yes!

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Fu Dog – Day 195

This Fu Dog is bronze with a multi-armed rider.

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Did you know a Fu Dog would help a deity out? This Fu Dog knows that carrying all those arms is exhausting for a deity having only two legs – it’s only too willing to be there for such a wonderful friend, and who knows, maybe those multiple arms might return the favor and scratch where it itches!