Late 19th Century Cloisonné Enamel Guan Gong Statue, God of Wealth, 4kg

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This is a substantial antique cloisonné enamel sculpture of Guan Gong (also known as Guan Yu), a revered historical general … Read more This is a substantial antique cloisonné enamel sculpture of Guan Gong (also known as Guan Yu), a revered historical general and deity in traditional Asian culture, symbolizing loyalty, righteousness, and wealth. The figure is depicted standing in a commanding pose upon a gilt-bronze base modeled as a rocky plinth. He wears elaborate military attire, including a blue enamel robe intricately decorated with multi-colored floral and scrolling vine motifs, a central gilt dragon motif on the chest, and detailed gilt armor pieces on the shoulders and waist. He has a gilded face with a long black beard and wears a red and gold helmet. In his right hand, he holds his iconic weapon, a guandao (halberd), while his left hand rests on his hip. The base features an inscription panel with characters.

Dimensions:

Height: 38 cm (approximately 14.96 inches)

Width: 15.5 cm (approximately 6.10 inches)

Depth/Thickness: 10 cm (approximately 3.94 inches)

Weight: 4 kg (approximately 8.82 lbs) See less