The Ancient Guard Chinese Guardian Lion Fu Foo Dog Statuettes Bookends Pair is a pair of Chinese guardian lions that have quite a bit of history to them. The female lion represents yin and has a cub by her side and symbolically protects the living creatures in the dwelling; she is traditionally placed to the left when viewing from the front. The male lion which stands to the right of the female from the front represents yang and holds a ball representing the world. The male is protective of the structure it guards. Therefore, with them both, the entire building and all who are in it are guarded. The male’s mouth is open while the female lion’s mouth is closed, this is thought to represent inhale and exhale. The pair are composed of resin painted to look like bronze. The female lion weighs 1.25 pounds and the male lion weighs 1.2 pounds. The Ancient Guard Chinese Guardian Statuettes Pair is perfect for display, be it as centerpieces or as bookends, your home or office will be protected by this pair of Chinese fu or foo dog guardian lion statuettes.