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  • Gilded Carved Wood Guandi, the God of War and Justice, China,(16326BEM) Special Price

    $375.00
    H:  8.25″    W: 5.5″    D: 4″    |  FREE SHIPPING WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.!

    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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  • Guanti, God of Justice on a Hǒu, China (16325BEM)

    $345.00

    This masterfully and elaborately carved image represents the legendary Guan Ti (also Guandi, Guan Yu), the Chinese God of War and Justice wearing a celestial scarf.  This most popular Chinese historical military hero is all things to all men, prayed to for protection and prosperity. He is generally portrayed as here wearing a soldier’s uniform…

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