Foo goes there? Ward off evil spirits with two Qing dogs

Could a pair of antique stone creatures offer you protection from unwanted visitors during lockdown, asks Des O’Sullivan

A pair of Qing Dynasty Foo dogs at Woodwards.

If you are looking at ways to ward off evil and spice up your garden or an interior space at the same time, Woodwards sale in Cork next Saturday (March 13) at 11am might have the answer. 

A pair of antique Qing Dynasty foo dogs — also known as stone lions or shishi in Japan — is on offer with an estimate of €2,000-€3,000.