A wonderful pair of Kylin Foo Dogs from Tibet. Hollow cast from bronze, the dogs are in good condition with a lovely aged patina. Dating from the early 20th century.
20cm / 8" tall
16cm . 6.5" wide
Foo dogs are symbolic, protective statues, and they are designed in pairs — one is female, the other is male. The female represents yin, and symbolically protects the people dwelling inside the home, while the male statue, representing yang, protects the structure itself.