Antique Attendant Sword Bearer to Guandi, God of War, China (16112LSE)
Original price was: $950.00.$807.50Current price is: $807.50.H: 23.25” W: 11.5” D: 7.75” | CALL 213-568-3030 OR EMAIL [email protected] FOR SHIPPING COST
This rare fine woodcarving represents Chou Ts’ang, the aide-de-camp to Guandi, the most revered military hero in Chinese history. Portrayed with black skin tones wearing a military uniform with raised beads, heavy military boots and hat he exhibits and air of authority. His downcast inset glass eyes represent his respect to his general while his left foot is forward ready to spring into action. The closed back cavity shows it was consecrated by a priest and the indentation in his pedestal indicates it possibly was affixed to a larger configuration. A great gift for a military aficionado.