In China, the dog is considered the guardian of the house, preventing trouble and driving away evil spirits. Represented in its typical alert pose, the Chinese Zodiac in faceted and unfaceted Silver Shade crystal has Smoked Topaz crystal eyes. Its faceted clear crystal base, with an engraved matt finish, highlights its name in English and Chinese seal script. Size: 3 1/16 x 3 7/16 x 1 15/16 inch