Vintage Chinese Carved Soapstone Foo Dog Bookends Pair Guardian Lion Statues 5"

Description

View Vintage Chinese Carved Soapstone Foo Dog Bookends Pair Guardian Lion Statues 5" with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The carved details along the manes, teeth, and harnesses remain incredibly sharp. The Female Lion: Positioned on the left, safely guarding a playful cub under her paw. The Male Lion: Positioned on the right, holding a decorative embroidered sphere under his paw. Description Vintage Mid-Century Chinese Carved Soapstone Foo Dog Bookends - Matched Pair (Male & Female) Up for sale is a beautiful, highly detailed pair of vintage Chinese hand-carved soapstone guardian lion (Foo Dog) bookends. Carved from a natural mottled grayish-tan soapstone, these figures are securely mounted on heavy, contrasting dark-marbled stone plinth bases. This is a true traditional matched pair consisting of: The Male Lion: Positioned on the right, holding a decorative embroidered sphere under his paw. The Female Lion: Positioned on the left, safely guarding a playful cub under her paw. Unlike lower-quality mass-produced variants, these pieces feature a continuous hand-etched chevron design that wraps cleanly around all four sides of the pedestals, showing excellent artisanal workmanship. Dimensions (Each Piece): Height: 5" Width: 3" Depth: 2" Total Combined Weight: Approximately 3.5 lbs (unpacked) Condition Report: Excellent vintage condition with no major chips, deep cracks, structural fractures, or repairs. The carved details along the manes, teeth, and harnesses remain incredibly sharp. The undersides show a rough-cut hollow texture typical of mid-century hand-tool production, alongside a vintage handwritten inventory number "74" and remnants of green protective felt strips from a previous collector. Please review the high-resolution photos for a closer look at the natural stone variations and condition. Shipping & Handling: Item will be packed securely with professional padding to guarantee safe transit. Calculated shipping is based on actual package size and weight. Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Cultures & Ethnicities › Asian › 1900-Now › Chinese › Figures & Statues.

Culture

Chinese

Handmade

Yes

Country of Origin

China