Figure

Description

Figure in soapstone of Guandi (God of War), on horseback with his attendant, Zhou Cang: China, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong reign, 1736 - 1795 AD

Museum reference

A.1945.4556

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Figure

Production information

China, East Asia

Date

1736 - 1795

Style / Culture

Qianlong reign, Qing Dynasty, Chinese (Manchu)

Materials

Soapstone

Physical description

Agalmatolite or Chinese steatite

Associations

Depicted: Guandi
Depicted: Zhou Cang

Exhibitions

• Window on the World (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland