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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
Museum record:
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