{"product_id":"chinese-immortal-or-ancestor-figure-2","title":"Qing Dynasty Guan Yu Figure - Early 19th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis striking gilt polychrome Chinese figure is Guan Yu, a warrior deity and a real figure who lived during the Later Eastern Han dynasty (25€“220AD). The figure dates to the Qing dynasty (1644€“1911), probably the first half of the 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century. He is worshipped in Buddhism, Confucianism \u0026amp; Taoism as a guardian and protector. He is also the patron of merchants and scholars. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuan Yu, also known as Yunchang \u0026amp; Guandi (Lord Guan) served under the famous warlord Liu Bei. Here, his beard is made with real horse hair. His right hand is raised in \u003cem\u003etarjani mudra\u003c\/em\u003e a gesture of vigilance. There is a compartment in his back as is common with ancestor figures which would have held offerings such as paper money or herbs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Taoism, ancestor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e worship was an integral part of Chinese culture for many centuries. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt played an important role in each family's clan life. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAncestor figures were cherished and honour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eed daily with an offering of incense. This was believed to protect the home and family members.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a unique piece of art and a wonderful addition to a collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom China\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUK Delivery Charge - except Highlands \u0026amp; Islands £7.50\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMore delivery options available at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BinderKing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53551588540725,"sku":"M757","price":578.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1012\/5243\/2181\/files\/M757Lifestyle2.jpg?v=1789233845","url":"https:\/\/binderking.shop\/products\/chinese-immortal-or-ancestor-figure-2","provider":"BinderKing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}