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Figure of Guan Yu, a guardian deity

Figure of Guan Yu, a guardian deity

Deity
Guan Yu
Sculpture Type
Porcelain Sculpture
Dynasty
Qing Dynasty
Date / Period
Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 19th century
Institution
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Collection
Asian Art
Medium / Material
Biscuit with polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Dimensions
H. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm); W. 5 in. (12.7 cm); D. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm)
Accession Number
63.213.11
Source
The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Open Access, object 47910.

Description

Figure of Guan Yu, a guardian deity. Figure; Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 19th century; Biscuit with polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware).

Armor Analysis

Mountain Pattern Armor.