discuss document export feedback print share gallery-landscape xml Search hua Rapunga hou figure, fou lion human history Tukua Tirohanga API Ingoa Kēfou dogKupu whakaahuafigure; bronze cast; incense burner; figure depicts a foo lion pouncing on a ball of lattice work of leaves; three piece figure being the foo lion, the ball of lattice, and a small square cover that sits on the back hole of the foo lion; hole in the back of the foo lion is for placing incense to burn; the cover for the foo lion has two raised leaves for gripping;the foo lion is baring it's large teeth, it had gold eyes, a long mane, an erect penis, and is standing on its hindquarters with its front resting on the ball; the tail of the foo lion has broken away;the ball of lattice has leaves connected by vines that over lap each other, there are gaps between the vines and leaves that expose the hollow interior of the ball; there is a single open flower on the ball of lattice; the base of the ball is a circular rim resting point; the foo lion has a pin in its right paw which can slot through the holes in the lattice;WāhiJapanAccession Number1934.316Rā Tāpiringa1934Tohu Tuakiri Kē20762 (ethnology)M1448 (miscellaneous)WāhangaApplied Arts and Design Uiuitia Tāpirihia ki Taku Kete figure, fou lion, 1934.316, M1448, 20762, Photographed by… … Read more Tirohia ngā pikitia Mātātuhi me ngā tuhinga Mātātuhi Mātātuhi Taonga Taonga Rārangi MihiCollection of Auckland Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira, 1934.316, M1448, 20762Takenga ā-AhureaJapanKohingaHarry S DadleyKaiwaihanga Matua unknown (Sculptor)WāhiJapanRāPre 1934WāMeiji (1868-1912)/Japan, art periodPāohobronze/copper alloy/nonferrous metal/metal/inorganic materialRaraunga Ine280mm200mm145mm130mm53mm385mmTaumata whakarōpūFigurineStatueSculptureArt08 Communication ArtifactsWhakahounga o Mua19 Jan 2024 E hangaia tonutia ana te kohinga tuihono a Tāmaki Paenga Hira; tāpirihia ai ngā whakahoutanga me ngā pūkete i ia wiki. I ētahi wā, kāore anō kia whakaūhia ngā pūkete e ngā kaimahi o Te Whare Taonga, tēnā pea he hapa kei roto i ngā kōrero. Search hua Rapunga hou The gift of curiosity With unlimited free entry to all paid exhibitions, discounted event tickets and exclusive Member-only events, a Museum Membership is the gift that keeps on giving year-round. SEE OPTIONS FROM $60