"Dog Incense Burner From The Foo People - Thailand, Late 19th Century"
A late 19th-century Thai incense burner in the shape of a foo dog. This object is typical of late 19th-century Thai Siamese decorative art. It is made of finely chiseled brass and depicts a foo dog, a protective mythological creature, half-dog, half-lion. Often used as a symbol of vigilance and spiritual protection. 
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