I think Fu Dogs are cool. I read a novel the other week where someone actually had a Fu dog who helped her find evil. Love the pics of Fu Dogs on your post.
hello cactus catz its dennis the vizsla dog hay those ar a lot of lions!!! that last wun reeminds me of aslan frum the faymus dokyoomentary the lion the witch and the wardrobe do yoo think he posed for that skulptchoor??? ok bye
I LOVE the altar lion! I find the idea that a lion had long hair all over instead of just his mane intriguing…almost a lion from mythology or even a children’s book (Maurice Sendak, maybe?). Anyway, enjoyed these pics immensely.
Glad you enjoyed the pictures. I imagine someone described a lion to the artist. It may even been third or fourth hand description so it’s almost like the phone game but visually. I like the altar lion too with it’s happy friendly grin which I agree does remind me of the friendly monsters in Sendak’s book now that you mention it. I like the way the front paws are clasped in prayer too.
They may have only heard them described. No photography back then. I don’t think there were zoos. When did cities start having zoos? That’s a good question. So basically you only saw animals from other countries directly if you went there. I saw an elephant carving on a Japanese temple once — same problem.
lol, I unconsciously read it correctly so never even noticed. They say that’s why proofreading is difficult because people fix sentences as they read — thank goodness, considering all my typos.
alter-lion sounds good too as you’re right, they don’t look quite like a lion
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WOW! Those lions are majestic! We don’t have mission lions here but some of our Fu Dogs (misnomer for lions) are pretty cool. Something to share – http://ofmiceandramen.blogspot.com/2016/01/fu-dogs.html
I think Fu Dogs are cool. I read a novel the other week where someone actually had a Fu dog who helped her find evil. Love the pics of Fu Dogs on your post.
Great photos, tat is an impressive statue.
Thank you! I thought the statue was impressive too.
hello cactus catz its dennis the vizsla dog hay those ar a lot of lions!!! that last wun reeminds me of aslan frum the faymus dokyoomentary the lion the witch and the wardrobe do yoo think he posed for that skulptchoor??? ok bye
Oh maybe he did! he looks like he is kind-hearted like the lion in the wardrobe
I LOVE the altar lion! I find the idea that a lion had long hair all over instead of just his mane intriguing…almost a lion from mythology or even a children’s book (Maurice Sendak, maybe?). Anyway, enjoyed these pics immensely.
Glad you enjoyed the pictures. I imagine someone described a lion to the artist. It may even been third or fourth hand description so it’s almost like the phone game but visually. I like the altar lion too with it’s happy friendly grin which I agree does remind me of the friendly monsters in Sendak’s book now that you mention it. I like the way the front paws are clasped in prayer too.
I wonder if the person who made the alter lion ever really saw a real lion? Maybe I am not getting the artistic license thing.
They may have only heard them described. No photography back then. I don’t think there were zoos. When did cities start having zoos? That’s a good question. So basically you only saw animals from other countries directly if you went there. I saw an elephant carving on a Japanese temple once — same problem.
I meant to say “altar” lion but I can’t spell. Now I think I was right that it is an “alter” lion!
lol, I unconsciously read it correctly so never even noticed. They say that’s why proofreading is difficult because people fix sentences as they read — thank goodness, considering all my typos.
alter-lion sounds good too as you’re right, they don’t look quite like a lion
Now those are some big felines. Beautiful.
Have a purrfect Feline Friday and weekend. ♥
I think they are beautiful too!
Hope you having a great day!