Figure of Kuan Yü

1622 - 1722

Kuan Yü (+220 AD) was a warrior from the Han dynasty. Later on, in the sixteenth century, he was elevated to god of war. The mauve pearl he is holding in his fingers, is one of the 'eight treasures' and relates to the dragon on which his right foot is resting.

• Places and dates

  China, 1622 - 1722 (Production)

• Materials

  Enamel (fused coating) , Porcelain

• Category

  Sculpture

• Object number

  S75/97

• IPR status

  Public domain