Vintage Modern Orange Foo Dog Figurines - Male and Female Guardian Lions

Description

Pair of Hermés Orange Foo Dogs | Shishi Guardian Lion Figurines | Male & Female Color Pop Protection Statues | … more Pair of Hermés Orange Foo Dogs | Shishi Guardian Lion Figurines | Male & Female Color Pop Protection Statues | Stylish Unique Home Décor

This fun and unique pair of male and female Modern Chinoiserie Chic Foo Dogs/Shishi Guardian Lions will bring peace and harmony to your abode and not let any forms of negative energy pass.

These highly detailed mythical protectors have been refreshed in an eye-catching Hermés orange gloss finish. They are striking and the perfect modern, bold, color pop for any interior space. Both lions are in seated poistion with fluffy tails, open mouths with slightly turned raised heads, displayed on ornate pedestal bases. Their fierce appearance is believed to guard against evil spirits. A true pair features both the male and female. The left side statue represents Yin force, female, negative, take, carry a cub. The right side statue represents Yang force, male, positive, bring, carry a ball. The male lions paw rests on a sphere which represents the world or the home. The female has a playful cub under her foot, representing the cycle of life or a home's inhabitants.
They are a sign of power and believed to have protective qualities. Protectors of the Dharma they are traditionally seen at the entrances to temples and palaces. In Tibet this pair of male and female creatures are known as Snow Lions and are a composite of the Dog, Lion and Dragon.
They are stylized with incredible texture and dimension creating visually stimulating silhouettes and amazing decorative displays. They add a strong statement and style to any design aesthetic in home, office, or garden setting.
Wherever you decide to display them you will definitely get your own personal protectors with this color popping duo!

This orange pair of Guardian Lions are a great size and nicely weighted. They have no chips or cracks and have covered bottoms for surface protection. I love them and know you will too!

D I M E N S I O N S :
5 1/2" Tall x 3 5/8" Long x 2 5/8" Wide

•• Please note the brass square boxes the foo dogs are displayed on in the first photo are just props and not included with the purchase. Please view ALL photos! THX! E|M•• less