Bronze Figure of Guandi - Ming/Qing Dynasty

A bronze figure of Guandi late Ming/Qing dynasty, the imposing…
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A bronze figure of Guandi late Ming/Qing Dynasty, the imposing figure seated, facing forward with the right hand raised clasping the end of his long beard, the left hand resting on his thigh, wearing elaborate armour decorated with animal masks on the arms and legs, beneath a long robe draped over his left shoulder decorated at the front with a coiled dragon, the face with stern expression and hair drawn up and covered with a cloth cap, wood stand, 44 cm high. Other Notes: Guandi is the deified name of Guan Yu, who was the renowned third century general of the state of Shu and became popular through the fourteenth century historical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms. He remains one of the most popular Chinese historical figures and is worshipped by Daoist and Buddhist followers as a guardian deity.

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  • Bronze - An alloy of copper and tin, traditionally in the proportions of about 9 parts of copper to 1 part of tin.

    The discovery of bronze in Western Asia in the 4th century enabled people to create metal objects which were superior to those previoulsy possible because of its strength and hardness, and it has been used throughout the world for weapons, coins, tools, statuary and other decorative items.

    It is very fluid in a molten state, and its hardness, strength when set, and non-corrosive properties makes it most suitable for casting sculpture.
  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

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