Guan Yu Statue Appraisal

Guan Yu Pewter Plaque on Wooden Stand

This is a rectangular relief plaque depicting the legendary Chinese general Guan Yu (Lord Guan), a figure revered as a symbol of loyalty, brotherhood, and righteousness. The plaque is crafted from a matte-finished silvery-grey metal, likely pewter or a similar lead-free alloy, featuring an embossed central figure in high relief. Guan Yu is shown in a classic warrior stance, characterized by his heavy robes, ornate armor with dragon-head pauldrons, and his signature long beard. He holds the Green Dragon Crescent Blade (Guandao) slung behind him. The craftsmanship shows significant detail in the drapery of the fabric and the intricate textures of the armor. The metal surface exhibits a granular, sand-blasted texture typical of modern Selangorian-style pewter wares. The plaque is mounted within a dark finished wood tabletop stand (possibly walnut or rosewood) with mitered corners. Condition-wise, the plaque shows minor surface oxidation and light scuffing on the flat field surrounding the figure, with some visible dust accumulation in the crevices of the relief. There are no apparent cracks or structural repairs. This piece is likely of late 20th-century manufacture, designed in a Neo-Confucian style common in Southeast Asian metalwork exports.