Three Chinese Carved Soapstone Guan Yu and Guanyin Figurines

A trio of Chinese hand-carved soapstone figurines featuring a central representation of the deity Guan Yu flanked by two smaller figurines of Guanyin. The Guan Yu figurine is carved from a dark, variegated brown-to-black soapstone, depicted in traditional armor with a long beard and a scholar cap. Guanyin figurines are rendered in a lighter celadon-toned soapstone with reddish inclusions, shown standing on lotus-motif bases; one holds a ruyi scepter while the other holds a vessel. The underside of the central black base bears a handwritten inscription in black marker reading Taiwan 1970. Dimensions: 6"W x 15"H Weight: 11.3 lbs Condition Request Condition Report Guan Yu statue has small crack on cheek

Estimate:£15.12

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