Pair of foo dogs

Nice pair of foo dogs or lion dogs in bright turqoise. Foo dogs or lion dogs are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament. The concept features a pair of stylized lions, which were believed to protect the building from harmful spiritual influences and harmful people. They are also used in potterey like these two. The left lion dog is the female with a cup under her left paw, representing nurture. The right one is the male with an embroidered ball under his right front paw, representing supremacy. The presentation in pairs is a manifestation of yin and yang.