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IMPORTANT QING GILT BRONZE BUDDHA OF GUANYU FIGURE

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IMPORTANT QING GILT BRONZE BUDDHA OF GUANYU FIGURE
IMPORTANT QING GILT BRONZE BUDDHA OF GUANYU FIGURE
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IMPORTANT AND RARE QING DYNASTY PERIOD,
Finely Cast Chinese Gilt Bronze Buddha of GuanYu Figurine, seated on a throne in military dress, with hands in "no fear" (abhaya) mudra. Seated in ornate armor and brocade robes. The beard is cast with detail wires. seated in ornate armor and brocade robes stroking his long full beard with one hand and a book to the other, the face, hands and the dragon on his garb heightened in gilt accents.

Dimension: 7-3/8" H x 4-7/8" L

LOT NOTES
In general worship, Guan Yu is widely referred to as "Emperor Guan", short for his Taoist title "Saintly Emperor Guan", and as "Guan Gong"; (literally: "Lord Guan"). Temples and shrines dedicated exclusively to Guan can be found in parts of mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and other places with Chinese influence such as Vietnam, South Korea, and Japan. Some of these temples, such as the Emperor Guan Temple in Xiezhou, Shanxi, were built exactly in the layout of a palace, befitting his status as an "emperor".

In Chinese Buddhism, Guan Yu is revered by most practicing Buddhists a heavenly protector of the Buddhist dharma. Sangharama in Sanskrit means 'community garden' (sangha, community + arama, garden) and thus 'monastery'. The term Sangharama also refer to the dharmapala class of devas and spirits assigned to guard the Buddhist monastery, the dharma, and the faith itself. Over time and as an act of syncreticism, Guan Yu was seen as the representative guardian of the temple and the garden in which it stands. His statue traditionally is situated in the far left of the main altar, opposite his counterpart Skanda.



According to Buddhist legends, in 592, Guan Yu manifested himself one night before the Zen master Zhiyi, the founder of the Tiantai school of Buddhism, along with a retinue of spiritual beings. Zhiyi was then in deep meditation on Yuquan Hill when he was distracted by Guan Yu's presence. Guan Yu then requested the master to teach him about the dharma. After receiving Buddhist teachings from the master, Guan Yu took refuge in the triple gems and also requested the Five Precepts. Henceforth, it is said that Guan Yu made a vow to become a guardian of temples and the dharma. Legends also claim that Guan Yu assisted Zhiyi in the construction of the Yuquan Temple, which still stands today.
Condition
Very Good

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IMPORTANT QING GILT BRONZE BUDDHA OF GUANYU FIGURE

Estimate $1,200 - $1,800
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Starting Price $600
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