Rare soapstone sculpture of Guandi with a strong featured warrior face, clad in an armor, holding a book in his left hand with Chinese script seated on a handcarved seat. formation. Handcrafted well and carved in details on medium dark brown soapstone, also features a foo lion dog at his lower side.
"Guan Yu (died 220), was a general serving under the warlord Liu Bei in the late Eastern Han dynasty. He played a significant role in the civil war that led to the collapse of the dynasty and the establishment of the state of Shu Han – founded by Liu Bei – in the Three Kingdoms period. Guan is respected as an epitome of loyalty and righteousness."
Great to excellent condition for age, no chips, nor breaks, natural stone, inclusions, very minor gashes well kept and displayed from an estate of collector of Asian/Oriental artifacts.
Measurements: 9 1/2" Tall x 6" width approximately 1 1/2" thick and 3 .5 lbs heavy
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