Chinese pale jade seal carving depicting a foo dog or guardian lion spraying fungus. The long tail hangs over the edge of the seal. The semi-translucent jade with dark brown and russet inclusions. Minor veining throughout. Stone and carving style suggest a late 19th or early 20th century date.

Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985.
Height: 2 1/2 in x width: 1 1/4 in x depth: 3/4 in. Weight: 39.71 grams. There is one small chip along the base in the dark brown area near the tail. There are two small scratches/chips along the edge of the base. Light wear throughout.