Guanyin with Foo Dog – Rare Shoushan Stone Sculpture | 18th/19th Century Oriental Art

A unique and extraordinarily rare sculpture: Guanyin, the Buddhist goddess of compassion, accompanied by her guardian Foo dog, carved from cream-pink Shoushan soapstone. This semi-precious stone, from Fujian province, is one of the most valued materials in classical Chinese sculpture.

Dating from the 18th/19th century, this sculpture belongs to a tradition of altar and devotional pieces that rarely leave Chinese family circles — making it particularly difficult to find on the Western antiquities market. The quality of the carving reveals a highly skilled artisan.

An exceptional vintage decorative piece of great spiritual and aesthetic power. For collectors of oriental art or for those seeking a truly unique antique.