{"product_id":"blue-white-ceramic-foo-dogs-traditional-chinese-guardian-lions-pair","title":"Blue \u0026 White Ceramic Foo Dogs – Traditional Chinese Guardian Lions (Pair)","description":"Bring a touch of timeless protection and artistry into your home with this striking pair of blue‑and‑white ceramic Foo Dogs, also known as Chinese guardian lions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTraditionally placed at the entrances of temples, homes, and important buildings, these symbolic figures are believed to ward off negative energy and invite strength, stability, and good fortune.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis beautifully crafted pair features the classic yin‑yang arrangement:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• \tThe male lion, resting his paw on a decorative ball, symbolises authority, guardianship, and the protection of the external world.\u003cbr\u003e• \tThe female lion, with her paw gently raised, represents nurturing energy and the safeguarding of the home and family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach piece is richly decorated with swirling hand‑painted patterns in deep cobalt blue, set against a crisp white glaze. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe expressive faces, flowing manes, and stylised detailing showcase the traditional aesthetic that has made Foo Dogs beloved decorative objects for centuries.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe dimensions (17 cm high × 18 cm wide) make them a really attractive medium display size — substantial enough to feel important, but still easy to place on a shelf or sideboard.","brand":"Vintage and Nostalgic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55053740015955,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0961\/9777\/1603\/files\/il_fullxfull.7666527397_nb1s.jpg?v=1790305143","url":"https:\/\/vintageandnostalgic.co.uk\/products\/blue-white-ceramic-foo-dogs-traditional-chinese-guardian-lions-pair","provider":"Vintage and Nostalgic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}