A Frisky Pair of Foo Dog Guardians (Fu Dogs)

Painted in gold, these 7" tall Foo Dog statues represent the Guardian Lions which are sacred to Buddhism. They protect the Teaching (Dharma) and lions roar is the symbol of the voic eof the Teachings of Buddha which resounds in all directions. Seen as symbols of valor and energy, they often are placed as protectors of sacred buildings. In this set, the male foo dog or lion holds a ball under his paw as a symbol of the sun and nature. The female has a symbol of her young under her paw which represents her nuturing aspect.