Vintage Porcelain Foo Dog Miniature Figurines

Pair of hand crafted, hand painted porcelain foo dogs. Increlible details throughout the whole body. Guardian Lions, are a traditional architectural ornament. They bring strength, protection, and artistry into your space with this vibrant pair of vintage ceramic Foo Dogs (Chinese Guardian Lions). Beautifully hand-painted in rich tones of yellow, green, blue, and coral. The intricately detailed foo lion guardians make a striking statement in any home, office, or garden setting.

The concept, which originated and became popular in Chinese Buddhism, features a pair of Asiatic lions — often one male with a ball that represents the material elements and one female with a cub that represents the element of spirit — that were thought to protect the building from harmful spiritual influences and harmful people that might be a threat.Traditionally placed in pairs, Foo Dogs are symbolic protectors in Chinese and most Asian culture, believed to ward off negative energy and invite good fortune.

An intricate beautiful pair. Only one pair available.

Dimensions: 2.75″ x 1.75″ x 2.5″

*Vintage piece. Sell in used, pre-owned condition. Vintage and antique items by nature have variable amounts of wear, imperfections, signs of use, age and time. Perfectly imperfect. Condition shown as in pictures. Kindly contact us if you need more info. or detail pictures.