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

    Original price was: $375.00.Current price is: $295.00.
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    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)

    Original price was: $345.00.Current price is: $295.00.
    Ht: 5.75”  W: 2.5”  D: 4” | SHIPPING FREE WITHIN CONTINENTAL U.S.

    This finely carved and highly detailed carving of Guandi, the God of War and Justice is a decorative  element in a bed framework of a wealthy family to protect them while they sleep. He became one of the most popular gods in China and in the 19th century the Emperor designated him Military Emperor and elevated him to the level of Confucius. In Mahayana Buddhism he is the Protector of the Dharma, with images placed in Buddhist temples. He sits on a mythical Hǒu who also protects them from evil and bad fortune. It is mounted on a lucite stand and ideally should b e displayed with Antique Thunder God Leigong on a Hou 16327. 

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