31/08/2026
Just in- a fantastic nearly 2 ft tall pair of Foo Dogs with intricate designs and bats on the base! Originally displayed in a Pittsburgh Candy Store, this impressive pair is sure to stun guests. Foo dogs represent powerful spiritual protection, prosperity, and the balance of dual energies.
A fun bit of info on the symbology of Foo Dogs;
A Foo Dog with a bat on its base combines two of the most powerful auspicious symbols in Chinese art to represent the ultimate pairing of total protection and boundless good fortune. In Chinese iconography, artists frequently use visual puns (rebuses) to convey blessings. Bats frequently represent the “Five Blessings” (Wufu): longevity, wealth, health/peace, love of virtue, and a peaceful death- while Foo Dogs Statues have represented protection and wealth/social standing for over 2,000 years. The Male represents yang (active energy) and protects the physical structure of the building. He rests his right paw on a carved ball or gem, which symbolizes worldly power and control over the earth. The Female represents yin (nurturing energy) and protects the people living inside. She rests her paw on a playful cub, which symbolizes compassion, family, and the cycle of life.
(Available as a pair)
