{"product_id":"ivory-nut-standing-guan-yu-warrior-with-guandao-decorative-statue-pressed-vegetable-ivory-17-5-6-5-5-5cm","title":"Ivory Nut Standing Guan Yu Warrior with Guandao Decorative Statue - Pressed Vegetable Ivory, 17.5 × 6.5 × 5.5cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eStanding Guan Yu Warrior Statue in Ivory Nut \/ Vegetable Ivory\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis commanding decorative figure depicts \u003cstrong\u003eGuan Yu\u003c\/strong\u003e standing in full warrior dress with his long beard, layered armor and flowing robes, holding the iconic \u003cstrong\u003eguandao \/ Green Dragon Crescent Blade\u003c\/strong\u003e. The upright composition, strong silhouette and detailed sculptural treatment make it a distinctive focal piece for a study, tea room, living space, entry console or collector display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe confirmed approximate size is \u003cstrong\u003e17.5 × 6.5 × 5.5cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the piece enough height to read clearly on a shelf or cabinet without overwhelming a smaller display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Craft Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis product is not elephant ivory and contains no animal ivory.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is made from \u003cstrong\u003eivory nut \/ vegetable ivory material\u003c\/strong\u003e. Natural ivory nuts are small, so larger craft pieces are produced by grinding the botanical material into powder, forming it under pressure with machine-assisted carving or molding, and then refining and polishing the surface by hand. This creates a dense, substantial finished object while retaining the warm pale character associated with vegetable ivory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause different parts of the botanical material can vary, slight differences in tone and surface character are natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy It Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStanding Guan Yu warrior composition with long guandao\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed armor, beard, robes and heroic posture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApprox. 17.5 × 6.5 × 5.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressed ivory nut \/ vegetable ivory construction with hand-refined finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong sculptural presence for tea rooms, studies and Neo-Chinese interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for collectors of Chinese historical and legendary figures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGuan Yu Cultural Meaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuan Yu is one of the most recognizable figures in Chinese history, literature and folk culture. He is traditionally associated with loyalty, righteousness, courage, integrity and martial strength, and later became widely revered as Guan Gong. His guandao and long beard are central parts of his visual identity in Chinese art and decorative sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese meanings are cultural and historical associations rather than guarantees of protection, wealth, business success or any specific outcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Style It at Home\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a refined Neo-Chinese interior, place the statue on a dark wood console, scholar-style desk, tea cabinet or low pedestal. The warm ivory tone contrasts particularly well with walnut, blackened timber, stone, bronze, celadon and natural linen.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a tea room, keep the surrounding objects restrained: a ceramic tea vessel, small incense accessory, bonsai or simple calligraphy-style artwork is enough to frame the figure without competing with its strong vertical silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeng Shui-Inspired Placement\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn traditional Chinese decorative practice, Guan Yu imagery is often displayed in studies, living areas, business spaces and entry zones because of its cultural associations with integrity, resolve and guardianship. For Feng Shui-inspired styling, the emphasis should be on respectful placement, visual balance and personal meaning rather than claims that the statue can guarantee fortune, protection or changes in luck.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGift \u0026amp; Collector Appeal\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis piece is well suited to collectors of Chinese cultural sculpture, Guan Yu imagery, vegetable ivory craft, martial-history decor and distinctive tea-room objects. It can also make a meaningful housewarming, birthday, office, study or collector gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Standing Guan Yu \/ Guan Gong warrior with guandao\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ivory nut \/ vegetable ivory material\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ground botanical material, pressure-formed with machine-assisted carving\/molding, then manually refined and polished\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApprox. Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17.5 × 6.5 × 5.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural creamy ivory tone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decorative display, study, tea room, living room, entryway or collector decor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDust gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid soaking, perfume, alcohol, harsh cleaners, abrasive materials, strong heat and prolonged direct sunlight. Handle the guandao and projecting sculptural details carefully. Subtle tone variation is natural in botanical material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this made from animal ivory?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is made from ivory nut \/ vegetable ivory, a plant-derived material.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it carved from one whole ivory nut?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. At this scale, the material is ground, pressure-formed with machine-assisted shaping, and then manually refined and polished.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is Guan Yu?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGuan Yu was a historical military general who later became an important figure in Chinese literature, folk culture and religious tradition, commonly associated with loyalty, righteousness and courage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the long weapon he is holding?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a guandao, traditionally associated with Guan Yu and often called the Green Dragon Crescent Blade in later literary and artistic tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat size is the statue?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 17.5 × 6.5 × 5.5cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does it look best?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt works especially well on a study shelf, tea-room cabinet, entry console, living-room display or collector pedestal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ClayZenith","offers":[{"title":"Standing Guan Yu with Guandao - 17.5 × 6.5 × 5.5cm","offer_id":60581579817041,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1069\/6297\/6849\/files\/clayzenith-ivory-nut-standing-guan-yu-guandao-01.jpg?v=1789318959","url":"https:\/\/clayzenith.com\/products\/ivory-nut-standing-guan-yu-warrior-with-guandao-decorative-statue-pressed-vegetable-ivory-17-5-6-5-5-5cm","provider":"ClayZenith","version":"1.0","type":"link"}