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Guan Yu

Guan Yu. Terracotta. 20th century.
Guan Yu. Terracotta. 20th century.

Guan Yu. Terracotta. 20th century.

$710

H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in

Guan Yu. Terracotta. 20th century.

Located in Madrid, ES

Guan Yu. Terracotta. Twentieth century. Polychrome terracotta sculpture in brown and black tones

Category

20th Century Unknown Other Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

19th Century Sculpture of Guan Yu '关羽'
19th Century Sculpture of Guan Yu '关羽'

19th Century Sculpture of Guan Yu '关羽'

$1,776

H 24 in W 12 in D 7.5 in

19th Century Sculpture of Guan Yu '关羽'

Located in Dublin 8, IE

19th Century sculpture of Guan Yu (??), a guardian deity. Guan Yu (d. A.D. 219), a warrior of

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Antique 19th Century Irish Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Large 18th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Altar God of Guan Yu
Large 18th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Altar God of Guan Yu

Large 18th Century Chinese Carved Wooden Altar God of Guan Yu

Located in Atlanta, GA

This Ching Dynasty carved polychrome seated altar god is a representation of Guan Yu. Guan Yu

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Gold Leaf

A boxwood netsuke depicting the Chinese general Guan Yu
A boxwood netsuke depicting the Chinese general Guan Yu

A boxwood netsuke depicting the Chinese general Guan Yu

Located in Milano, IT

A boxwood netsuke depicting the Chinese general Guan Yu, shown standing and grasping his famous

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Boxwood

20th Century Asian Sculpture Guan Yu Chinese Warrior Hand Carved Rosewood
20th Century Asian Sculpture Guan Yu Chinese Warrior Hand Carved Rosewood

20th Century Asian Sculpture Guan Yu Chinese Warrior Hand Carved Rosewood

$1,496Sale Price|25% Off

H 24 in W 12 in D 11.5 in

20th Century Asian Sculpture Guan Yu Chinese Warrior Hand Carved Rosewood

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome vintage Asian Chinoiserie rosewood Guan Yu or Chinese warrior hand carved larger scale

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Hand Painted Guan Gong or Guan Yu Pottery Sculpture

Vintage Hand Painted Guan Gong or Guan Yu Pottery Sculpture

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Vintage Hand-Painted Guan Gong Pottery Figure embodies cultural majesty and timeless craftsmanship

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Pottery

Framed Korean Folk Painting of General Guan Gong
Framed Korean Folk Painting of General Guan Gong

Framed Korean Folk Painting of General Guan Gong

$4,000

H 36.5 in W 22.2 in D 1 in

Framed Korean Folk Painting of General Guan Gong

Located in Atlanta, GA

century circa 1910-1930s. It depicts Guan Yu (160-220AD), a legendary Chinese warrior and general from

Category

Early 20th Century Korean Folk Art Paintings and Screens

Materials

Textile, Brocade

Pair of Vintage Chinese Figural Architectural Element Incense Burner Stand
Pair of Vintage Chinese Figural Architectural Element Incense Burner Stand

Pair of Vintage Chinese Figural Architectural Element Incense Burner Stand

Located in Forney, TX

representing longevity, horseback rider believed warrior Guan Yu and standing figure in high relief, rising on

Category

Early 20th Century Asian Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood, Paint

Large Antique Transitional Dehua Blanc de Chine Figure of Guandi, 17th C
Large Antique Transitional Dehua Blanc de Chine Figure of Guandi, 17th C

Large Antique Transitional Dehua Blanc de Chine Figure of Guandi, 17th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

, enabled the potters to produce superb ivory-white Blanc de Chine porcelain. Guandi God of War : Guan Yu

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Enameled Offering Bowl with God of War, c. 1850
Chinese Enameled Offering Bowl with God of War, c. 1850

Chinese Enameled Offering Bowl with God of War, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

mythical figures on a floating, heavenly island. The central figure depicts the 3rd-century warrior Guan Yu

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Silver Goblet
Chinese Export Silver Goblet

Chinese Export Silver Goblet

$16,421

H 9.61 in Dm 3.94 in

Chinese Export Silver Goblet

Located in London, GB

, Guan Yu, Zhang Fei, etc. It has a vacant shield-shape cartouche. The stem is formed as a dragon soaring

Category

Antique 1870s Chinese Chinese Export Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

Pair of Large Cast Bronze Chinese Figurine Desk Lamps James Mont attr.
Pair of Large Cast Bronze Chinese Figurine Desk Lamps James Mont attr.

Pair of Large Cast Bronze Chinese Figurine Desk Lamps James Mont attr.

By James Mont

Located in Torquay, GB

depicts ancient Chinese historical figures, possibly representing the 3 kingdoms (Guan Yu era). The lamps

Category

Mid-20th Century Belgian Chinoiserie Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

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Ming Dynasty Stone Sculpture of Guan Yu
Ming Dynasty Stone Sculpture of Guan Yu

Ming Dynasty Stone Sculpture of Guan Yu

Unavailable

H 24 in W 18.5 in D 16 in

Ming Dynasty Stone Sculpture of Guan Yu

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Guan Yu was a historical figure who lived during the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty and the Three

Category

Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Stone

Early to Mid-20th Century Chinese Bronze Figurine of Mounted Warrior Guan Yu
Early to Mid-20th Century Chinese Bronze Figurine of Mounted Warrior Guan Yu

Early to Mid-20th Century Chinese Bronze Figurine of Mounted Warrior Guan Yu

Located in Tonbridge, Kent

Early to Mid-20th Century Chinese Bronze Figurine of Mounted Warrior Guan Yu on Bespoke Wooden

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

A pair of 19th Century Chinese powder blue jars with gold decoration depic
A pair of 19th Century Chinese powder blue jars with gold decoration depic

A pair of 19th Century Chinese powder blue jars with gold decoration depic

Located in London, GB

Scholars consulting a general, likely Guan Yu, seen here with his horse Red Hare.They stand in and

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Antique Ming Dynasty Iron Figure of Guandi
Chinese Antique Ming Dynasty Iron Figure of Guandi

Chinese Antique Ming Dynasty Iron Figure of Guandi

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

pedestal base with a four-character mark. Guandi, historical name Guan Yu, also called Guan Gong or Wudi

Category

Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Bronze Guan Yu
Bronze Guan Yu

Bronze Guan Yu

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H 53 in W 31 in D 28 in

Bronze Guan Yu

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A massive larger than life size bronze seated figure of Guan Yu one of the most documented figures

Category

20th Century Chinese Statues

Materials

Bronze

Statue of Guan Yu One of the Eight Chinese Immortals
Statue of Guan Yu One of the Eight Chinese Immortals

Statue of Guan Yu One of the Eight Chinese Immortals

Located in Katonah, NY

A small 19th century Chinese statue of Guan Yu, one of the eight Chinese Immortals. Guan Yu was an

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Stoneware

Ming Dynasty Bronze Figure of Guandi or Guan Yu
Ming Dynasty Bronze Figure of Guandi or Guan Yu

Ming Dynasty Bronze Figure of Guandi or Guan Yu

Located in Dallas, TX

A Chinese Ming dynasty two-piece bronze incense censer or cache in the Form of Guandi or Guan Yu

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Chinese Ming Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th
Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th

Carved wooden statuette of Guandi God of war & dog lion of Fo - China Ming 18th

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Guan Yu sitting on a Fo dog. The guardian and the dog are on a base whose feet recall the shape of the

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Late Ming 17th Century Bronze Of A Seated Emperor Or General
Late Ming 17th Century Bronze Of A Seated Emperor Or General

Late Ming 17th Century Bronze Of A Seated Emperor Or General

Located in Dallas, TX

Qing 18th century bronze of a seated emperor (Possibly Guan Yu). Showing strength in ornate battle

Category

Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Rare Antique Kangxi 1662–1722 Chinese Porcelain Plate Galloping Horses
Rare Antique Kangxi 1662–1722 Chinese Porcelain Plate Galloping Horses

Rare Antique Kangxi 1662–1722 Chinese Porcelain Plate Galloping Horses

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

represents ’yin’ compared to the dragon ‘yang’. The god of war Guan yu (Guan di) rode a red-haired horse

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Chinese Export Silver Bowl
Chinese Export Silver Bowl

Chinese Export Silver Bowl

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H 3.75 in W 9.45 in D 6.7 in

Chinese Export Silver Bowl

By Tu Mao Xing

Located in London, GB

to the Thatched Cottage". It was originally the story of Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei's visit to

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Silver

Antique Chinese 16/17c Chinese Porcelain Ming Transitional Kraak Plate Horse
Antique Chinese 16/17c Chinese Porcelain Ming Transitional Kraak Plate Horse

Antique Chinese 16/17c Chinese Porcelain Ming Transitional Kraak Plate Horse

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

the ancient Yi Jing the horse represents ’yin’ compared to the dragon ‘yang’. The god of war Guan yu

Category

Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Early 19th Century, Iron Lord of War 'Guan Yu', Art of China
Early 19th Century, Iron Lord of War 'Guan Yu', Art of China

Early 19th Century, Iron Lord of War 'Guan Yu', Art of China

Located in Central Hong-Kong, HK

This statue is the representation of Guan Yu or Guan Gong, a god of the Chinese popular pantheon

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Other Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Guan Yu, Meiji
Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Guan Yu, Meiji

Original Japanese Woodblock Print, Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Guan Yu, Meiji

Located in London, GB

make an oath of brotherhood that which would alter the realm of China. Liu Bei, Guan Yu and Zhang Fei

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Chinese bronze Guan Yu " God Of War"
Antique Chinese bronze Guan Yu " God Of War"

Antique Chinese bronze Guan Yu " God Of War"

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H 18.25 in W 10 in D 8.75 in

Antique Chinese bronze Guan Yu " God Of War"

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

This is great piece with excellent cast details. The warrior general is holding a sword and has three flags on his back.

Category

20th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Qing Dynasty Large Wood Figure of Chinese Deity Guandi
18th Century Qing Dynasty Large Wood Figure of Chinese Deity Guandi

18th Century Qing Dynasty Large Wood Figure of Chinese Deity Guandi

Located in San Francisco, CA

. Guandi is the deified persona of Three Kingdoms period historical legend Guan Yu, who was worshipped as

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Plaster, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer

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Guan Yu For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the guan yu you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and porcelain, every guan yu was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a guan yu — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right guan yu, those designed in folk art styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one guan yu that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tu Mao Xing produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Guan Yu?

Prices for a guan yu can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $465 and can go as high as $15,555, while the average can fetch as much as $1,779.