A SET OF THREE IVORY FIGURES OF GUANDI, GUANPING AND ZHOUCANG

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A SET OF THREE IVORY FIGURES OF GUANDI, GUANPING AND ZHOUCANG
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The main seated figure of Guandi is garbed in military chained armour under-garment over a scholar's robe; the second figure, Guanping, carved holding a wrapped parcel in both hands; and the third, Zhoucang, standing with a halberd in his right hand, all figures with areas stained black to enhance the overall design
9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm.) high, wood stands (3)

拍品专文

This trinity is based on historical characters popularised by the 14th century classical novel, Sanguo Yanyi, Romance of the Three Kingdoms.

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