Crouching Foo Dog on Lily Pads, Hardwood 28"

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Statue Details

Materials: Vietnamese Hardwood, hand carved in Hanoi, Vietnam

Total Height Including Base: 14 inches or 36 cms

Widest Point: 28 inches

Base Width & Depth: 28 x 15 inches

Weight: 67 pounds or 30 kgs

Hand-carved contours define this Vietnamese Foo Dog sculpture's snarl - a fierce, imposing expression roote d in centuries of guardian lion iconography.
He has an oversized head with fine carved details, commanding attention with his protective gaze - a hallmark of the traditional Shishi guardian lion style as interpreted by Vietnamese wood artisans.
His curling whiskers and flared nostrils bring a touch of whimsy to this hardwood Foo Dog guardian - balancing fierce protectiveness with the playful expressiveness distinctive to Vietnamese wood carving tradition.
Amidst carved lily pads, this Vietnamese wood Foo Dog crouches low - a symbol of strength and playfulness found in Vietnamese folk art and temple guardian sculpture.
This Vietnamese hardwood Foo Dog sculpture is hand carved by the wood artisans of Hanoi, Vietnam and is completely one of a kind - you will receive this exact statue in your order.

Meet Our Vietnamese Wood Carvers! Click here to watch our artists chisel minute details into their Buddhist creations.

The Vietnamese Wood Carving Tradition Behind This Foo Dog

Vietnam has a centuries-old tradition of fine hardwood carving, particularly in the craft villages and workshops of Hanoi and the surrounding Red River Delta. Vietnamese wood artisans are known for their precision detailing - intricate surface textures, expressive facial carving, and narrative scenes drawn from Buddhist iconography, folk mythology, and Chinese artistic tradition absorbed and adapted into distinctly Vietnamese forms over centuries of cultural exchange. The crouching Foo Dog on lily pads draws from this blend of Chinese guardian lion imagery and Vietnamese nature symbolism - the lotus and lily pad being sacred motifs in Vietnamese Buddhist art representing purity and spiritual awakening. This Vietnamese hardwood Foo Dog sculpture is a product of that living craft tradition, carved by hand rather than cast or molded.

Frequently Asked Questions About This Vietnamese Hardwood Foo Dog Sculpture

1.What material is this Vietnamese Foo Dog sculpture made from?

This Foo Dog sculpture is hand carved from solid Vietnamese hardwood by artisans in Hanoi, Vietnam. It is not cast, not molded, and not made from resin or stone - making it a genuinely unique handcrafted wooden Foo Dog sculpture.

2.How wide and how heavy is this Vietnamese wood Foo Dog?

This Vietnamese hardwood Foo Dog is 14 inches tall and 28 inches wide, crouching low across carved lily pads. The base measures 28 x 15 inches and the sculpture weighs 67 lbs (30 kg).

3.Is this Vietnamese Foo Dog sculpture one of a kind?

Yes. This is a completely one-of-a-kind Vietnamese Foo Dog piece - hand carved by a single artisan in Hanoi, Vietnam. The exact statue shown in the product photos is the piece you will receive in your order. No two are identical.

4.Is this hardwood Foo Dog suitable for outdoor use?

No. This Vietnamese hardwood Foo Dog sculpture is best suited for indoor display. Prolonged outdoor exposure to rain or moisture can cause hardwood to crack or develop mold. For outdoor Foo Dogs, we recommend our volcanic stone or marble guardian lion statues.

5.What is the difference between a Vietnamese wood Foo Dog and a Chinese stone Foo Dog?

Vietnamese wood Foo Dogs are hand carved from solid hardwood in a distinctly Vietnamese folk art tradition, often featuring a low crouching posture, expressive facial carving, and nature motifs like lily pads. Chinese stone Foo Dogs are typically more upright and formal, cast or carved from stone or resin, and suited for permanent outdoor guardian placement at entrances and gate pillars.

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You know when you find the right piece to bring into your home and into your heart."

~ Kyle Tortora, Founder, Lotus Sculpture ~

"Guarding entrances for centuries, Foo Dogs symbolize protection, strength, prosperity, and good fortune."
~ Foo Dogs ~

Foo Dogs, also known as Chinese Guardian Lions, Shishi Lions, Imperial Lions, or Fu Dogs, are a few of the most famous and iconic protective symbols in Asian art and architecture. Placed mainly at the entrances of temples, palaces, gardens, homes, and businesses, these majestic guardian statues have traditionally been thought to not only repel bad energy, evil spirits, and mishaps but also to bring in wealth, success, and harmony.

Foo Dogs are actually not dogs at all, although the name is very popular. They are very ornate lion icons since the lion has always been considered the animal of courage, authority, wisdom, and protection. Originating in China more than 2,000 years ago, guardian lion statues powerful symbols of imperial authority, protection, and spiritual guardship later spread throughout Asia where their reverence continues even today.

It is a custom that Foo Dog statues be shown as a pair consisting of a male and a female. Usually, the male Foo Dog is illustrated with a decorative ball under his paw, which stands for protection of the world, leadership, and strength. The female, however, is with a cub, which symbolizes family, maternal instinct, and protection of future generations. In fact, their union depicts the perfect harmony of yin and yang the male and female energies, power, and love.

Foo Dogs are a very common Feng Shui protective symbol, mainly when placed near doors, gates, yards, and walkways. This way, they are thought to not only produce a defense barrier against destructive forces but also to bring about the circulation of chi, the strengthening of the body vitality, the accumulation of wealth, and the ushering in of good tidings. Their impressive look is what makes them a very popular choice for both homes and businesses.

Nowadays, hand-carved Foo Dog statues, Fu Dog sculptures, and Chinese Guardian Lion statues are highly sought after for their historical value, artistic beauty, and symbolic meaning. Used either inside or outside the house, these icons serve as everlasting reminders of protection, wealth, power, and spiritual guardianship, turning them into an important part of the house, garden, temple, or business setting.

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The use of a wood polish will keep the wood looking fresh and the colors vibrant.

Wood statues are easy to take care of as they just need some annual upkeep to keep them looking as they did when they were first carved. All the wood used by Lotus Sculpure's artists is dried out for months. Moisture causes cracks in the sculpture as the wood contracts and expands in different temperatures. Our wood has little to no moisture in it assuring that the sculpture is not going to crack in its journey into different climates. Here are some simple tips to keep your statue in good condition:

Dust the statue as needed to prevent dirt build up
To make the statue shine use a natural wood cleaner and a cotton cloth to buff the sculpture

We prefer Old English to polish and buff our statues. The use of a wood polish like Old English will keep the wood looking fresh and keep the colors looking vibrant. For natural wood and painted wooden statues we recommend Old English for lighter woods. For darker wood statues we recommend Old English for darker woods. Lotus Sculpture cleans and polishes each wooden statue prior to shipping them to the customer.

We recommend keeping wooden statues in an indoor environment. Wood statues can go outside however, they will wear more quickly and develop an antique appearance. If you would like to put a wood statue from Lotus Sculpture outside and keep the same appearance of the sculpture we would recommend first coating the statue with a couple of layers of sealant or polyurethane. We would then recommend placing the statue in a partially covered area. The more exposure to the elements the more the statue will wear over time. Please feel free to contact us directly if you have any questions regarding your wooden statue from Lotus Sculpture, (760) 994-4455 or info@lotussculpture.com.

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