Description
Guarding a doorway is serious work, and the stone lions outside the old tea house in Paris’s thirteenth arrondissement take it very seriously indeed. For as long as anyone can remember, they have sat on either side of the entrance, curled manes and watchful eyes, while generations of families pass between them for dim sum on Sunday mornings.
This foo dog carries that same steady, protective presence in miniature. Painted in vivid orange with a lively mix of other colours, it embodies the traditional symbol of protection and good fortune. Place it near an entrance, on a desk where important work gets done, or on a shelf in a new home, and it seems to keep a gentle eye on things. It makes a meaningful housewarming present, a Lunar New Year gift or a thoughtful choice for anyone who collects pieces inspired by Asian art and tradition. Pair it with a second guardian figure and the shelf feels complete. Its warm orange glows especially well against dark lacquer, jade-green walls or a bookshelf of red-spined volumes. Feng shui enthusiasts may enjoy finding it the perfect spot.
Look closer
- Figural Chinese foo dog
- Painted in orange with multicoloured detailing
- A traditional emblem of protection and good fortune
- Lovely as a housewarming or Lunar New Year gift
- Porcelain from Limoges, France, hand-painted
A little guardian for a new front door, with best wishes for the years ahead.
