4" Granite Poly Stone Chinese Fu Foo Dog Lion Bonsai Zen Yukimi Lantern 04-4

Description: 4" Miniature Karu Yukimi lantern recommended for Bonsai garden arrangements and aquariums. * PolyStone miniature statues are made of granite dust and resin by an injection mold process and are non-toxic.* PolyStone miniature statues are detailed scale copies of original traditional Asian lanterns and pagodas. * Sizes are approximate, some statues consist of several separately made molded parts that are assembled together. * Statues may have imperfections from the molding process and assembly or superficial marks from cleaning and polishing. * Statues are bubble wrapped and packaged in the original box with illustration and stock#. * Granite is a very dense, durable and hard natural stone that will last a lifetime...and many times be passed on...for many generations to come History: The most traditional garden lantern is the Yukimi or Snow Viewing Lantern known for its wide roof and legged base. classic, six-sided, snow-viewing top, curved 4 leg base, and an Imperial Guardian Lion stands on the roof. Imperial Guardian Lions, also called Fu Dogs, or Foo Dogs, are powerful mythic protectors that have traditionally stood in front of Chinese Imperial Palaces, Temples, Government offices, and the Homes of Government officials, and the wealthy from the Han Dynasty. In Greater Tibet, the Guardian Lion is known as a Snow Lion. Imperial guardian lions, are still common decorative, and symbolic elements at the entrances to restaurants, hotels, and other structures. The beast is sometimes associated with Feng Shui and Buddhism. Fu (Foo) means 'happiness' in Chinese. The Fu /Foo Dogs are said to protect humans from evil spirits, and those that would do harm. Fu / Foo dogs are often placed on Guard at or near the entrances.

Price: 18 USD

Location: Penngrove, California

End Time: 2024-08-28T18:37:34.000Z

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