These are vintage to early 20th century (possible Japanese Colonial Era 1895-1945).
- Style: The pair features a distinct hybrid style. While traditional Chinese "Foo Dogs" (石獅子) typically stand more upright, these depict a squatted stance with oversized ears and wide-open jaws, drawing significant stylistic influence from Okinawan Shisa (シーサー) and colonial Shinto shrine Komainu (石狛犬). Likely position near a Japanese shrine during the period Japan colonised Taiwan.
They are carved from weathered basalt or andesite (commonly referred to in local antique markets as old bluestone or Qingdou stone / 青斗石). The remnants of red paint at their bases indicate they were previously positioned as entryway or altar guardians to ward off evil spirits.
這對古狛犬約製於20世紀初期 (可能為日本殖民時期1895 - 1945年）。
風格：這對石像呈現鮮明的融合風格。傳統中國石獅通常姿態較為挺立，而此對則採蹲踞姿態，耳朵特大、張口寬闊，造型明顯受到沖繩「シーサー」（Shisa）與日本殖民時期神社中的狛犬影響。推測它們曾於台灣日治時期被置於神社附近。
石像以風化的玄武岩或安山岩雕刻而成 (這類石材在台灣古物市場常被稱為「古青石」或「青斗石」)。石像上仍有紅漆殘痕，顯示它們過去可能曾被安置在神社入口或神壇，作為驅邪避凶的守護像。a
