Known by many names Kwan Yu, Kuan Ti, Kuan Di, Guan Ti, Guan Di, Kuan Kung, Guan Yu and Wudi ,Guandi is the Chinese God of War, the patron deity of scholars and merchants and a model of loyalty and righteousness. He was a warrior in the Han Dynasty famed for his courage, heroism and spirit, and after his death legends about his miracles attracted a huge Buddhist, Taoist and Popular Religion cult following. During the Ming Dynasty he was granted the title honorific emperor Guandi and became a patron saint of the Qing Dynasty emperors who built hundreds of shrines and temples dedicated to him.
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Attendant Chou Ts’ang, to Guandi, most revered Chinese military hero and Taoist God of War, hands clasped and eyes down in respect wearing detailed military clothing and boots on high pedestal with painted gold florals.
While major deities such as Guandi were officially sanctioned by government and religious authorities, many popular deities and historic figures were integrated into Popular Religion beliefs where they were assimilated and greatly modified with local traditions and iconographic depictions such as this. We assume this is Guandi, one of the most revered Chinese deities based…
Guandi, the God of War and Justice and Protector of China and its citizens was a Chinese model of loyalty, virtue and morality and was depicted in Temples and home shrines throughout China. This antique figurine was probably part of a larger carving. He wears military maille, black gloves with a carved taotie which is a warning against gluttony and is covered in gold as a sign of power. The open back confirms it was consecrated by a Taoist priest. Mounted on a frosted acrylic stand.
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