roddy Posted January 28, 2020 at 11:36 AM Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 at 11:36 AM Ok, so we've got these in the house. They're not mine and I'm told they're a few hundred years old and Chinese. They're somewhat bashed and battered. No idea. But what I'm actually interested in - if you look at the hands, they're clearly designed to be holding some kind of staff or weapon in both hands. So question: What? And could you get replacements (not originals, obviously, but something that might look like it might be?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
889 Posted January 28, 2020 at 11:52 AM Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 at 11:52 AM Although not strictly necessary to answer your question, a view of the bottom is really important to understand the item. (As would be a plain straight-on view of the front and back of the item, not a slanted view.) A Google Images search on Chinese gesso or Chinese gesso figurine will bring things like this up. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ANTIQUE-CHINESE-STATUETTE-COURT-FIGURE-WOOD-POLYCHROME-GESSO-STATUE-SHRINE-/113939110478 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley Posted January 28, 2020 at 12:15 PM Report Share Posted January 28, 2020 at 12:15 PM Would they be to hold a joss stick? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Posted January 29, 2020 at 05:40 AM Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 at 05:40 AM Are they the 四大天王 you see guarding temple shrines? Can't get the pics to enlarge but the one with his hand raised reminded me. If so, you only need one weapon, otherwise it's also a brolly and a lute: 多闻天王 is just cupping his ear empty handed. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
大块头 Posted January 29, 2020 at 10:11 PM Report Share Posted January 29, 2020 at 10:11 PM The one with the lute is really metal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungouk Posted January 30, 2020 at 08:38 PM Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 at 08:38 PM On 1/29/2020 at 5:40 AM, Jim said: 多闻天王 is just cupping his ear empty handed. Looks like he has a snake up his sleeve though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley Posted January 30, 2020 at 10:02 PM Report Share Posted January 30, 2020 at 10:02 PM On 1/29/2020 at 5:40 AM, Jim said: Can't get the pics to enlarge If you click on the picture I get a larger picture and his snake is clearly visible. 23 hours ago, 大块头 said: The one with the lute is really metal! The original The Hu Band? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roddy Posted January 31, 2020 at 09:33 AM Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 at 09:33 AM Photos... Thanks for the term Gesso. I can't see any options for replacement weapons (what would they have held?) except perhaps getting them carved or 3D printed... Fronts . Backs Bottoms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
889 Posted January 31, 2020 at 09:52 AM Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 at 09:52 AM Here's one with a banner, which has been restored. Appropriate if this is a Manchu warrior. https://www.rubylane.com/item/380170-34135chn/Antique-Chinese-Qing-Figure-Gilded-Statue Says there should also be a hand weapon, which is "lost to history." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roddy Posted January 31, 2020 at 10:02 AM Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2020 at 10:02 AM Might do a banner of my face. See how long before anyone notices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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