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LOT 232

Lot 232

A Pair of Gilt Wood Figural Candle Holders of Guan Ping and Zhou Cang, 19th Century

A Pair of Gilt Wood Figural Candle Holders of Guan Ping and Zhou Cang, 19th Century
Lot 232 Details
A Pair of Gilt Wood Figural Candle Holders of Guan Ping and Zhou Cang, 19th Century

十九世紀 木漆金關平周倉燭台一對

The two figures lacquered, gilded and fixed on rectangular pedestals, candlestick holders strapped to their backs
height 18.7 in — 47.5 cm

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $360
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Guan Ping and Zhou Cang are famously depicted side by side as aides to the general Guan Yu, forming a legendary trio. Guan Ping, the eldest son of Guan Yu, holds a seal that symbolizes authority (關平掌印), while Zhou Cang wields the guandao as the weapon bearer (周倉執刀).

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