1960s Hand Carved Foo Dog Figurines

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Description

Beautiful pair of wooden hand carved dogs. Foo dogs are actually lions. They originated in China, shi, meaning lion or … Read more Beautiful pair of wooden hand carved dogs. Foo dogs are actually lions. They originated in China, shi, meaning lion or shishi or stone lion. Foo dogs are symbolic, protective statues – one is female and one is male. The female represents yin and symbolically protects the people dwelling in the home, while the male represents yang, protects the structure itself.

DIMENSIONS
19ʺW × 14ʺD × 18ʺH

STYLES
Asian
Boho Chic
French

PERIOD
1960s

ITEM TYPE
Vintage, Vintage or Pre-owned

MATERIALS
China
Stone
Wood

CONDITION
Very Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, No Imperfections

CONDITION NOTES
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