Gorgeous pair of brown and cream ceramic Foo Dogs. Unmarked pottery. Condition: Good vintage condition with a single crack in the bottom of each sculpture that continues to just under the tail approx. 1 cm in length (please see photos) they are otherwise solid with no other chips or cracks. Approx. Measurements: Height - 7" Width - 3" Depth - 5" The origins of Foo Dogs can be traced back to ancient China, where they were believed to have spiritual powers and were used as guards to protect against evil spirits. The Chinese term for Foo Dog is "shi", which means "lion" in Chinese. The Foo Dog is a representation of the lion, a sacred animal in Chinese culture, which was believed to have the power to ward off evil spirits. In Japan, Foo Dogs are known as "Komainu" and are also used to protect against evil spirits. They are often found in pairs, one with its mouth open and the other with its mouth closed. The open mouth represents the sound "a" and the closed mouth represents the sound "um", together they represent the sound of the universe, symbolizing the beginning and end of all things. The pair also represents yin and yang, the balance of the universe. **12 fl. oz. Coca-Cola can for size reference **Come from a smoke free, pet friendly home