California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 March 10, 2017  March 10, 2017

 Lot # 1014 
A PAIR OF WOODEN GUANYU ON HORSE CARVINGS INSET WITH SILVER LINES    清 木雕嵌銀絲關公馬一對


  • Dimension: Height 1: 18 1/2 in (47.5 cm) Height 2: 18 in (45.7 cm)
  • Estimate From: $4000
  • Estimate To: $8000

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