An impressive hand-carved Chinese Guardian Lion, also known as a Foo Dog or Shi Shi, carved from attractive pale green serpentine with a soft translucent glow.
Standing proudly in a traditional pose, the lion features an expressive face, flowing mane, curled tail and decorative scrollwork across the body. The carving has been polished to a smooth finish while retaining excellent hand-carved detail throughout.
Guardian lions have long been regarded as symbols of protection, strength, prosperity and good fortune, making them popular decorative pieces for homes and collections alike.
The stone displays attractive natural variations in green with gentle clouding throughout, giving each angle its own character.
Details
Stone: Natural serpentine (commonly sold as "New Jade")
Design: Chinese Guardian Lion / Foo Dog / Shi Shi
Weight: 420g
Length: 12cm
Width: 5cm
Height: 11cm
Hand carved and polished
Freestanding display piece
Condition
Very good pre-owned condition with no obvious chips or repairs visible. Natural inclusions and colour variations are present as expected in natural stone.
Disclaimer:
Material identification is based on visual assessment only, considering opacity, surface finish, iridescence, and construction elements. Opalite is a man-made iridescent glass designed to emulate opal and moonstone visual characteristics. Whilst every effort has been made to identify each material accurately, identification should be considered our best professional opinion rather than a certified mineralogical determination. Metaphysical properties are based on traditional beliefs and are not scientifically proven.
