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The name of this seated figure can literally be translated as 'Emperor Guan'. He is depicted with red face, raised eyebrows, slanting eyes and long beard. He wears a headdress, a green robe crossed over his chest above full armour, a red belt hanging loosely at the front and platform shoes with upturned toes. He is seated with legs wide apart, both arms are bent, with the right hand holding his beard and the left resting on his thigh.

Horniman Museum and Gardens

Forest Hill

Title

Guan Yu (God of War)

Date

18th C–19th C

Medium

bronze & paint

Measurements

H 17.8 x W 8.3 x D 11.4 cm

Accession number

16.7.53/3

Acquisition method

gifted to the Horniman Museum

Work type

Sculpture

Horniman Museum and Gardens

100 London Road, Forest Hill, Greater London SE23 3PQ England

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