FIGURE

Object/Artifact

-

St. Joseph Museums

Name/Title

FIGURE

Entry/Object ID

700/16941

Description

This small metal figure depicts Guan Yu, a legendary military general from Han China. He was known for his loyalty and military prowess. He was deified as a god of war during the Sui dynasty. This small statue would have been a part of a shrine created for his worship

Collection

ETHNOGRAPHIC/CHINA

Made/Created

Place

Continent

Asia

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Country

China

Culture/Tribe

Chinese
Asian

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

FIGURE

Dimensions

Height

4 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Metal

Condition

Overall Condition

Good