Chinese sculpture – Guan Yu / Guan Gong on horseback – late 19th century, single-piece wood carving

A superb antique Chinese wood carving depicting the divine warrior Guan Yu, also revered as Guan Gong, an emblematic figure of loyalty, righteousness, and bravery in Chinese tradition.


He is shown mounted on his rearing horse, with a figure kneeling at his feet. This expressive work, created in the late 19th century, testifies to refined craftsmanship and a powerful symbolic presence.


Special features:
Solid wood sculpture, carved from a single block (monoxylous)
Horse's eyes inlaid with bone
Warrior's eyes in glass sulfide (one missing)
Warrior's right hand carved to hold a weapon (probably the Guandao halberd), now missing
Two engraved signatures under the base, to be identified


Characteristics:
Origin: China
Subject: Guan Yu / Guan Gong, protective warrior deity
Period: Late 19th century
Material: Solid wood, carved from a single block, inlaid with bone and glass sulfide
Dimensions: Height 32 cm, Width 18 cm, Depth 12 cm
Weight: 1.68 kg
Condition: Antique patina, minor wear and losses due to age (including the missing weapon and one missing glass sulfide eye), see photos.


An antique and authentic piece, ideal for enthusiasts and collectors of ancient Asian art and traditional Chinese sculptures.


Shipping:
Protected shipping: reinforced and secure packaging
International shipping with tracking.