Antique sculpture of Pho the dog. Workshops of Kutani. Ceramics, painting. Japan, XX century

The Fo dog is the personification of male (in this case) energy. Usually, the male individual presses the globe to the surface, while the female individual presses the calf to the surface with its paw. On the globe is a dragon, a symbol of wealth, happiness, strength and health. One of the most powerful symbols of Eastern culture.