Antique Guangong Wood Carving Figurine Statue

Specifications:

• The figure carving statue is designed with all good qualities of Guan Gong, which is well displayed
• This Guan Gong wood figure made of high quality durable wenge is comfortable to touch and shatter-resistance, meanwhile it is safe, anti-fade
• In Chinese folk story, Guan Gong is considered to be a door god, helps you or your friends to drive out the evil and prevent it from breaking into houses
• This impressive wood carving statue has realistic characteristics, perfect for play or display
• The easy standing feature of the carving statue allows you to place it anywhere you want to decorate
• The finish of the wood carving statue is easy for cleaning and resistant to fraying
• You can surprise your parents or friends interested in Guan Gong
• Material: Wenge
• Color: Brown
• Size: 26 x 13 x 49cm/10.2 x 5.1 x 19.2in(L x W x H)

Details:

• This carving statue is popular with those who are interested in Guan Gong

• Made of high quality durable wenge, this Guan Gong wood figure  is comfortable to touch and shatter-resistance, meanwhile it is safe, anti-fade

• The easy standing feature of the carving statue allows you to place it anywhere you want to decorate

• This impressive wood carving statue with realistic characteristics is perfect for play or display

• In Chinese folk story, Guan Gong is considered to be a door god, helping you or your friends to drive out the evil and prevent it from breaking into houses

About Guan Gong:

Guan Yu Was Born in Xiezhou

• It is said that the native village of Guan Yu locates in Changping Village, near to the Xiezhou, Shanxi province, on the eastern bank of the Yellow River, where gave birth to ancient Chinese civilization and gave birth to the god of war. He is of great statue, the red face with long beard, so, he was named as the "beautiful beard Guan Yu". The Guan Yu Temple in his native village was named as the China's Oldest Guan Yu Temple, some precious relics in the temple, they are as follows: a statue of Guan Yu's wife in the Lady Hall; the Hall of Holy Ancestors at the end of the central axis of the Guan Yu's native village, color statues of Guan Yu's ancestors are enshrined in it and a seven-tiered pagoda in the Guan Yu's native village is where his parents are worshipped

Guan Yu Reading a History Book "Spring-Autumn "In Xuchang ,Henan Province

• Xuchang in Henan province is an important place in the history of Guan Yu. He left a lot of outstanding stories in Xuchang. In order to be in memory of Guan Yu, the sculptures in the main hall of the Guan Yu Temple at Balingqiao in Xuchang, they describe the story of Guan Yu "Fighting His Way Single-Handedly over 1000li"; the painting "Guan Yu Tossing off the Robe with His Sword on Horse" is said to be a work of Wu Daozi, a famous Tang Dynasty painter; and a color sculpture of Guan Yu reading a history book in the rear hall, which shows that Guan Yu is admired by the people, and all the cultural relics are kept in the Guan Yu Temple in Xuchang, Henan province

The Oldest city Being Jingzhou In Hubei Province

• The oldest city ---Jingzhou in Hubei province, where Guan Yu made his famous as a Young General, and left a lot of moving stories, meanwhile, left a lot of cultural relics of Three Kingdoms. From A.D.210 to A.D.19, Guan Yu garrisoned troops in Jingzhou, fought north and south, and got the outstanding fighting achievements. In order to be memory of Guan Yu, the cultural relics of Guan Yu are kept in Guan Yu Temple in Jingzhou, for example, the Spring-Autumn Tower in Jingzhou is where Guan Yu read the history book "Spring and Autumn" when he was the governor of Jingzhou; the Guan Yu Manger; the statue of Guan Yu enshrined in the temple and so on, which has become the interests places, and many travelers have visited it, meanwhile, a lot of pilgrims have paid homage to Guan Yu. Especially, the grant ceremony is held every year in Guan Yu Temple in Jingzhou, and the "Photo Exhibition on the Guan Yu Culture" sponsored by the Hubei Provincial Association for Overseas Friendship and the Jingzhou Association for Overseas Friendship, the foreign visitors to the photo exhibition have expressed their satisfaction and admiration

Guan Yu Was Killed in Maicheng

• Maicheng, where Guan Yu met his sad end. It is that Guan Yu was defeated and he led his army returning back Maicheng, then they were pinned down in a few strongholds by enemy, but, he refused to capitulate and went on fighting with the enemy. In the end, Guan Yu was killed at Huimapo in Yuanan County, 60 kilometers to the northwest of Maicheng. Until now, stories of the combat Guan Yu's exploits spread far and wide among the masses, which shows that people admire him and cherish the memory of him

How to Start a Wood Carving Collection:



Wood carving is a tried and true hobby that attracts all sorts. The finished products of wood carvers attract a fan following of their own. There is something undeniably lovely about the simplicity of wood and much to admire about the skill with which wood carvers transform it. If you have ever thought about having a wood carving collection, now is the time to start it

Instructions:
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• Take advantage of eBay (see Resources below). This is the one of the best places to start your collection as you will have access to carvings from carvers throughout the country and even the world. Search the "Arts" and "Woodworking" categories, or just do a general search for "Wood Carvings" from the homepage to find what's for sale on any given day
• Go to the flea market. Local wood carvers find flea markets a natural choice for selling their goods. You can find some one-of-a-kind pieces for your collection here, and you'll usually get to meet the artist, ask about the pieces and find out more about wood carving in general
• Attend a fair. Crafts fairs also bring in wood carvers from surrounding areas. State and county fairs are also good sources for wood carvings, as most of them include some sort of exhibit venue with vendor space that is made available to local artisans. Find fairs in your area by checking your local newspaper
• Ask for referrals to local artisans at a wood carving supply store. Since these are specialty stores that attract a very specific clientele, the managers get to know their customers. Managers of these stores often have contacts among the local wood carving community and can tell you who in your area makes the kinds of pieces you are looking for
• Consider picking a theme. Although you may start out purchasing items purely because you are attracted to them, you will often find as you go along that your collection will be more rewarding if you specialize in a certain type of carving (e.g., carvings organized by subject matter, type of wood or artist)

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