Vintage Chinese Foo Dog Guardian Lion Soapstone Hand Carved Grey White Pair
★★★★★ 5.0 from 12 store reviews · Ships from Australia within 1 business day
Offered here is a beautiful pair of vintage Chinese hand-carved Foo Dog (Guardian Lion) bookends, expertly carved from natural grey and white marbled soapstone. These traditional guardian lions are symbolic protectors in Chinese culture, representing strength, prosperity, and good fortune, making them both meaningful decorative pieces and highly collectible works of Asian art.
Each figure displays detailed hand-carved features, including expressive faces, flowing manes, ornate collars, and raised paws, all mounted on matching stepped rectangular bases with carved decorative borders. The natural marbling and colour variations make every piece unique.
The pair is in very good vintage condition with age-related wear consistent with use. Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and condition report.
Please refer to the photographs for the item’s size and dimensions. The combined weight is approximately 635 grams.
Display props are not included.
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