California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 March 18, 2018  March 18, 2018

 Lot # 3404 
A PAIR OF SILVER INLAID HARDWOOD GUAN YU ON HORSE CARVINGS    清 紅木雕累銀絲關公周倉像一對


  • Dimension: Height 1: 18 1/2 in (47.5 cm) Width 1: 9 1/4 in (23.2 cm); Height 2: 18 in (45.7 cm) Width 2: 8 7/8 in (22.5 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1200
  • Estimate To: $2200

The figure depicts Guan Yu,wearing armor with cloth on top,is mounted on a horse on top of clouds,while Zhou Cang with machete is seen standing on the clouds behind Guan Yu; silver lines inset into wood to create delicate patterns. Qing Dynasty period.