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Chinese General (Guanu)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a statue of the Chinese General Guan Yu. The statue is made of dark material, possibly bronze or stone. The general is standing with his body facing slightly left. He has a long beard and is wearing a traditional Chinese helmet with a fin on top and a cape. His attire consists of a long robe with folds at the bottom and armor on his chest, shoulders, and knee. He holds a large pole with a curved blade at the top in both hands. The background of the image is plain white.

Artwork Details

Date
1800
Medium
Stoneware covered with thin glaze (Bizen ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
332 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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