Dog
Dog in Persian Rug, Dogs are rarely depicted on Persian rugs. Examples are limited to hounds depicted on hunting garden designs, which are normally depicted naturalistically in fine-woven court rugs, and a stylized animal in Qashqai rugs and kilims, usually interpreted as dogs. In a tribal context these minimal dogs should be of shepherd breeds, symbolizing the protection and the faithfulness. Serving chiefly as filling patterns, such stylized animals could also be found in Persian Azerbaijan and Caucasia as well as Anatolia.
Persian dog (Sarabi Mastiff)
Fu dog, Foo dog, Fu lion
A mythical animal with the mane of a lion, flowing tail, and mouth agape. Fu dogs are represented in Chinese architecture as guardians of sacred buildings. Images are used in China as temple guards. Fu dogs are represented on Chinese rugs. The female is shown with her paw on her young and the male is shown with his paw on a sphere. Dog in Persian Rug. A mythical animal with the mane of a lion, flowing tail, and mouth agape. Fu dogs are represented in Chinese architecture as guardians of sacred buildings. Images are used in China as temple guards. Fu dogs are represented on Chinese rugs. The female is shown with her paw on her young and the male is shown with his paw on a sphere. Dog in Persian Rug. A mythical animal with the mane of a lion, flowing tail, and mouth agape. Fu dogs are represented in Chinese architecture as guardians of sacred buildings. Images are used in China as temple guards. Fu dogs are represented on Chinese rugs. The female is shown with her paw on her young and the male is shown with his paw on a sphere. Dog in Persian Rug.
