California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Mar. 15, 2014  Mar. 15, 2014

 Lot # 2213 
A CARVED BOXWOOD ROOT 'GUANGONG AND ZHOUCANG' FIGURAL GROUP    清 黃楊木樹根雕關公周倉像一組


  • Dimension: H: 10 in (25.4 cm) Total W: 7 1/8 in (18.2 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2000
  • Estimate To: $2500

Supported on a square wooden stand, the Guangong figure to the right is shown wearing a intricately carved robe of dragon designs, his left hand gently stroking his signature beard whilst seating on a rock outcropping. To the left is a standing figure of Zhoucang, carved impressively as a stout beard man holding Guangong’s Crescent Blade on left hand. The figure carved from boxwood huangyangmu with natural grain and color. Qing Dynasty period.