Lot Essay
Guandi, or Guan Yu, was an intrepid military general and hero during China's Three Kingdoms period, about 1,700 years ago. He is remembered for his kind heart, loyalty and patriotism.
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19TH 20TH CENTURY
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A CHINESE FAMILLE VERTE FIGURE OF GUANDI
19TH 20TH CENTURY
Modelled standing with elaborate hat terminating in a later tall plume, his grimacing face elaborately painted with bulging eyes, wearing long robes painted with coiling dragons, all on a noir ground, firing cracks and rubbing
29½ in. (74.9 cm.) high
19TH 20TH CENTURY
Modelled standing with elaborate hat terminating in a later tall plume, his grimacing face elaborately painted with bulging eyes, wearing long robes painted with coiling dragons, all on a noir ground, firing cracks and rubbing
29½ in. (74.9 cm.) high
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