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LOT 242

Lot 242

A Wood Figure of Guandi, Mid 20th Century

A Wood Figure of Guandi, Mid 20th Century
Lot 242 Details
A Wood Figure of Guandi, Mid 20th Century

建国初期 木雕关公像

The guardian general dressed in military robes, seated on a tiger-skin covered throne and studying the Spring and Autumn Annals
height 16.5 in — 42 cm

Estimate $400-$600

Realised: $300
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A Wood Figure of Guandi, Mid 20th Century
  • A Wood Figure of Guandi, Mid 20th Century
  • A Wood Figure of Guandi, Mid 20th Century
  • A Wood Figure of Guandi, Mid 20th Century
  • A Wood Figure of Guandi, Mid 20th Century
Note:

This depiction of Guan Yu studying the Spring and Autumn Annals references the general's virtuous nature and strong adherence to Confucian values in the classical Chinese tradition.

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