GLOW IN THE DARK CHINESE FU LION DOGS STATUE PAIR

Jade Color Resin Stone - Guardians - 3.5 inches tall

Beautiful - Brand New Condition

Expose to strong light for several hours. Statue will glow brightly for several hours in the dark!

Also called "Foo Dogs" or "Foo Lions".

Traditional guardian statues, typically found in pairs.

Believed to protect homes, temples, and government buildings from evil spirits.

Usually placed at the entrance of a property, with one male and one female.

Detailed and Handsome mirror opposite pair. 

Material: Made from high-quality glow-in-the-dark man made resin stone.

Color: green / jade

Size: 3.5 x3 x 1.5 inches 

8.5 x 8 x 3.5 cm

Chinese Fu Dogs, also called "Foo Dogs" or "Foo Lions", are traditional guardian statues often depicted as lion-like creatures, typically found in pairs, that are believed to protect homes, temples, and government buildings from evil spirits and symbolize wealth and social status in Chinese culture; they are usually placed at the entrance of a property, with one male and one female, often distinguished by the male having a ball under his paw representing the earth and unity of the empire.

Key points about Fu Dogs:

Guardian role:

Their primary function is to ward off negative energy and protect the people and property they are placed in front of.

Appearance:

They are usually depicted with a fierce expression, wide open mouths, and sometimes with a playful cub under the female's paw.

Gender distinction:

One Fu Dog in a pair is typically considered male, often with a ball under his paw, while the other is female.

Placement:

Traditionally placed in front of important buildings like temples, imperial palaces, government offices, and wealthy homes.

Symbolic meaning:

The Fu Dogs invoke power, authority, and prosperity.