20th century, lively dog or lion guardian figures popular in Asia for guarding the house from evil spirits, they are brightly painted with green, aqua, blue, and orange, both guardians wear bells and have their mouths open showing their sharp teeth to scare away evil, they come together with two raised wooden fitted bases. 9.75 in. x 6 x 10 in. The Estate of Mary Gorham Bynum of Rockingham and Pinehurst, NC Additional high-resolution photos are available at LelandLittle.com