Pair of Large Bronze Foo Dogs on Marble Pedestal
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Pair of bronze cast Foo Dogs on a marble pedestal. The pair will guard your entryway or any space in your home. Guardian lions, also known as komainu, shishi, or foo dogs, are intimidating, mythical, lion-like creatures. They symbolize prosperity, success, and guardianship. Buddhism considers the lion a sacred creature. Lions represent peace, and are believed to impart calmness onto anyone who bears their mark. Conversely, they also represent energy and happiness. Guardian lions almost always appear in pairs, whether it be in statue or tattoo form. Together, the two are said to represent the binary: they're a study in contrast and complement, strength moderated by gentleness and wisdom, or, more simply, yin and yang. DIMENSIONS: 59.5" total height. PEDESTAL: 33.25" H x 13.5" W x 15.75" D. FOO DOG: 26.5" H x 10.5" W x 12.75" D.
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Pair of Large Bronze Foo Dogs on Marble Pedestal
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