Late 19th Century Gilt Bronze Guandi Figure, 3200g, Ming Mark, Warrior Statue

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This is a cast bronze statue of a seated warrior deity, likely representing Guandi (the deified Guan Yu). The figure … Read more This is a cast bronze statue of a seated warrior deity, likely representing Guandi (the deified Guan Yu). The figure is depicted in full armor with a long flowing beard and a stern expression. The armor is decorated with intricate geometric and scroll motifs across the chest, shoulders, and legs. The figure sits on a shaped, rocky plinth that features a turtle and a snake at the base. The back of the figure bears a rectangular recessed panel with an inscribed six-character mark reading "大明永樂年施" (Da Ming Yongle Nian Shi). The bronze exhibits a deep, aged patina with gold splashes and reddish-brown tones, typical of antique metalwork. The piece is solid and heavy, weighing 3200 grams.

Dimensions:

Length: 24 cm (approximately 9.4 inches)

Width: 10 cm (approximately 3.9 inches)

Height: 30 cm (approximately 11.8 inches)

Weight: 3200 grams (approximately 7.05 lbs) See less