Guan Di
Figure of Guandi
1640-1700 (made)
1640-1700 (made)
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This imposing figure represents Guandi, or Lord Guan. He was originally a real person called Guan Yu. He was a loyal soldier who fought in the civil wars of the 2nd-3rd century AD. In 1594 he was given the title of Guan Di, or ‘Emperor Guan’. One of the most popular Chinese deities, he was worshipped as god of war, protector of the empire and patron of merchants and scholars.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 5 parts.
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| Title | Guan Di (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Carved wood with lacquer over gilding |
| Brief description | Guan Di, lacquered and gilt wood; China, 1640-1700, Ming-Qing dynasties |
| Physical description | Deity is in seated position, with left arm resting on his thigh, right arm raised, palm outward, thumb holding down second finger. Dressed in ornate armour decorated with lion heads, and flowing robes. Figure is red and bronze in colour, with black hair and details. (Long strands of facial hair). |
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| Credit line | T.C. Sandeman gift |
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| Summary | This imposing figure represents Guandi, or Lord Guan. He was originally a real person called Guan Yu. He was a loyal soldier who fought in the civil wars of the 2nd-3rd century AD. In 1594 he was given the title of Guan Di, or ‘Emperor Guan’. One of the most popular Chinese deities, he was worshipped as god of war, protector of the empire and patron of merchants and scholars. |
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| Accession number | A.7-1917 |
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| Record created | December 15, 1999 |
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