Vintage Chinese Foo dogs, with gold gilt accents

Vintage Chinese Foo dogs, with gold gilt accents circa 1950 In excellent condition with wooden stands. Beautiful pair, one owner. Beautiful housewarming gift, or wedding gift for good luck. Foo dogs are iconic and protective sculptures that come in pairs – a female and a male. The female represents yin and symbolically protects the people who live in the house, whereas the male represents yang and protects the structure itself. Guardian lions, also known as komainu, shishi, or foo dogs, are intimidating, mythical, lion-like creatures seen across a breath of art forms, ranging from architecture to tattoos. As they symbolize prosperity, success, and guardianship, they're full of meaning—which has made them popular in Western art too. This pair are in perfect condition and would be a beautiful addition to your home. Fu Dogs have great strength and intelligence. They have a magical bark that frightens their enemies and drives them away. This bark can also wake people out of trances and warn them of danger. Male Fu Dogs can also keep evil spirits away with their fearsome snarling look. Fu Dogs are placed inside or outside buildings to block negative energies.