Vintage Pair Japanese Foo Dogs, Ceramic Green & Gold Chinoiserie Decor Figurine

Vintage Japanese Foo Dog Pair Figurine Statue, Ceramic.Green & Gold Each measures 3 inches wide, 3 inches tall, and 2 inches deep. A gorgeous example of vintage Japanese ceramics, porcelain Asian decor in beautiful and neutral gold with green accents. Excellent vintage condition! In Japan, Foo Dogs are known as Komainu and are also used to protect against evil spirits. They are often found in pairs, one with its mouth open and the other with its mouth closed. The open mouth represents the sound a and the closed mouth represents the sound um , together they represent the sound of the universe, symbolizing the beginning and end of all things. The pair also represents yin and yang, the asian religious belief of the balance of the universe.ChinoiserieVintage Japanese DecorJapanese Foo DogVintage Asian DecorJapanese CeramicsJapanese ArtGrandmillenial DecorMCMMid Century Modern DecorGrandmillenial ChicChinoiserie Art Blue and White Decor

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