Estimate: $250-$300

Description: Vintage resin cast statue of the Chinese warrior diety Guan Gong or Guan Yu. The figure is in mid-stride with a hand outstretched in an offering of assistance. Nicely detailed and incised with black, over-painted by hand in an array of golds, reds, greens and blues. It appears that some staff or halberd was held in his right hand but does not exist.

Dimensions: Appx 16" H

Condition: Excellent.

Bio: Guan Gong, also known as Guan Yu or Guan Yun Chang (160 – 219) was a general who lived close to two thousand years ago in China. He helped his sworn brother Liu Bei to fight against the dynasty of Wei that seized the throne from the last Han-Emperor. He was also the sworn brother of Zhang Fei, another warrior of Liu Bei's. The Three Brothers conquered the Southeast of China and founded a Dynasty named Shu Han (because Liu Bei claimed to be the rightful heir of the Han Dynasty). They also battled with Eastern Wu, another Chinese dynasty at this time, and during one of the battles, Guan Yu was captured by the Wu general Lü Meng and executed (along with his son Guan Ping). In later centuries, Guan Yu became a Chinese deity and was given the name Guan Gong, meaning "Lord Guan".

Shipping Detail: Approximate carton dimensions 22"H x 11"W x 10"D — estimated weight not including packaging is 11 lbs.

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