Foo Dogs are usually displayed in pairs (male & female) such as these in this auction. The female represents the Yin energy & is shown with the right paw protecting her cub. The male represents the Yang Energy & is shown with the left paw resting on a brocaded ball - a symbol of the jewel of the law, a pearl, or an egg enclosing a cub. She represents compassion and support & protects everything within the home. He represents power and supremacy and protects everything outside the home. They work together to bring peace, harmony and balance into your life.

The two Foo Dogs in this auction are being sold as one lot. These date back to the 1940's and were often seen in Hollywood Regency interiors. The male measures approximately 17" high x 5-1/2: wide and 4" deep. The female is approximately 3/4" shorter.