Vintage Pair of Chinese Carved Wooden Pair of Foo Dogs, Temple Guardians.

Vintage Pair of Chinese Carved Wooden Pair of Foo Dogs, Temple Guardians. Statues. Book Ends. MEASUREMENTS Large: 6.5” tall x 4” wide x 2.5” deep Small: 5.5” tall x 3.5” wide x 2.5” deep. SALES BLURB This is a handsome pair of hand carved wooden Chinese Foo dogs bookends or stand alone status. Very rustic appeal and perfect for the Asian decor or antique collector. known to bring good luck or good energy to the home. Please see below for placement in your home for the best Feng Shui energy. CONDITION These carvings are naturally rustic. the slight chipping of paint on the corners, chipping of wood on edges, are a part of the appeal. I do not know the year these were made, but they do appear to be early to mid century. BIT OF HISTORY Dogs of Foo are guardian animals that originated in China and can be traced back to the Han Dynasty (206 BCE-211 CE). These lion-like creatures were often placed at the entrances of palaces, temples, and homes to guard and protect. Fu dogs are typically placed on each side of a doorway, on the exterior and facing out away from the interior of the home. It's best to place them in pairs and not on the floor. You often see them on platforms, raised above the ground at waist height.