California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 November 28, 2015  November 28, 2015

 Lot # 7054 
A PAIR OF WOODEN GUANYU ON HORSE CARVINGS INSET WITH SILVER LINES    清 木雕嵌銀絲關公馬一對


  • Dimension: Height1: 18 1/2 in (47.5 cm) Width1: 9 1/4 in (23.2 cm); Height2: 18 in (45.7 cm) Width2: 8 7/8 in (22.5 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1200
  • Estimate To: $1800

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.