Vintage Chinese Soapstone Seal – Hand-Carved Foo Dog Chop Stamp, Scholar’s Desk Collectible

A small yet finely carved Chinese soapstone seal stamp featuring a crouching foo dog (guardian lion) atop a rectangular block. This type of object, known as a chop, was traditionally used to sign documents or artworks in place of a signature.

Likely hand-carved from reddish-brown soapstone, this piece is a lovely representation of Chinese scholar’s desk objects. The base appears unmarked — ready for engraving or purely decorative use. Foo dogs (or “shi”) are symbolic protectors in Chinese culture and often appear on imperial or important objects.

📏 Dimensions (approx):
• Height: ~4.5 cm
• Width: ~1.8 cm square base

🔍 Features:
• Natural soapstone with warm veining
• Carved guardian lion (foo dog) motif
• Smooth, uncarved base
• Age unknown, likely mid-20th century

📦 Condition:
Very good vintage condition. Minor age-related wear and surface patina appropriate for an older hand-carved piece.

🎁 Ideal for:
• Chinese art or calligraphy collectors
• Scholar’s desk or curio shelf
• Symbolic gift of protection or strength
• Miniature carvings & stone collectors



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• Scholar art tool
• Eastern feng shui totem
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