SculptureChinese19th-20th century

Standing Figure of Guan Di, God of War

late 19th-early 20th century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Dehua ware (so-called "Blanc de Chine"): molded porcelain with applique elements under ivory-hued glaze and attached horse hair (simulating the figure's beard); with spurious impressed seal mark reading "Zhang Shou Shan" on the back

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

19th-20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 39.4 cm (15 1/2 in.)

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