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Guan Di Statue

1. Introduction of Guan Di Statue Guan Di originates from Guan Yu, a historical figure from the Three Kingdoms period. Renowned for his loyalty, bravery, and trustworthiness, Guan Yu’s image has evolved through historical records, literature, opera, and folk beliefs since his death, ultimately forming the Guan Di cult, which encompasses multiple identities as a martial god, guardian deity, and symbol of wealth. In commercial culture, Guan Gong particularly emphasizes integrity, trustworthiness, and protection, thus he is frequently worshipped by shops, businesses, and guild halls, forming the common image of “Guan Gong, the God of Wealth.” This Guan Di Statue features Guan Gong as its theme, depicting him clad in layered armor, with a long beard reaching his chest. His breastplate, shoulders, and waist are adorned with dragon patterns and scales. His right hand is raised in a clenched fist, while his left hand holds a treasure basin filled with

Four Heavenly Kings Sculpture

1. Introduction of Four Heavenly Kings Sculpture The Four Heavenly Kings, originating from the Buddhist Dharma protector system, are four heavenly kings who guard the four directions of the world. In the Buddhist cosmology, they reside on Mount Sumeru, guarding the east, south, west, and north respectively, and are responsible for upholding the Dharma and protecting Buddhist temples. This Four Heavenly Kings Sculpture series features these four Dharma protector kings in a warrior-like style, expressing their “protector” status through their majestic expressions and armor. The figures all wear layered armor, jeweled crowns, and stand on auspicious cloud bases. The overall color scheme is predominantly gold, with different facial paint, ritual implements, and poses distinguishing their identities. The one holding a pipa (a Chinese lute) is the Eastern Heavenly King Dhritarashtra; the one holding a sword is the Southern Heavenly King Virudhaka; the one with dragon-like elements is the Western Heavenly

Guan Yu Bronze Statue

1. Introduction of Guan Yu Bronze Statue Guan Yu (c. 160–220 AD) was a military general in the late Eastern Han Dynasty and one of the few figures in Chinese history to transcend the realms of history, literature, and religion. He initially entered historical records for following Liu Bei and participating in the military struggles of the Three Kingdoms period. Later, in the novel *Romance of the Three Kingdoms*, he was further portrayed as a representative figure of loyalty, bravery, and trustworthiness. As this image spread, Guan Yu gradually transcended his simple historical general status and became revered as Guan Gong, occupying an important place in folk beliefs, temple worship, commercial culture, and martial arts traditions. This Guan Yu Bronze Statue depicts Guan Yu in a classic military general pose. The figure in the guan yu sculpture has a long beard reaching his chest, wears layered armor and a wide