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He is traditionally depicted as a fierce-looking man with a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebushy beard, bulging eyes, and a commanding presence\u003c\/strong\u003e, often wielding a sword. His image is commonly found in households and businesses, especially during festivals like the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLunar New Year\u003c\/strong\u003e, to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eward off evil spirits and bring good fortune\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Legend of Zhong Kui\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZhong Kui's story originates from the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTang Dynasty\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eThis exquisite\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLARGE solid bronze statue\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof the revered Chinese\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZhong Kui\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edates back to the 1970s. Handcrafted with remarkable detail, the sculpture captures the legendary warrior in a commanding stance, poised upon a rock with a devil minion under his foot. Holding his sword above his head and a bat in his hand,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZhong Kui symbolises protection against evil and is believed to bring wealth \u0026amp; success\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein Chinese culture. To the front of his robe, he features a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecircle of bats surrounding a round symbol\u003c\/strong\u003e—a traditional emblem of prosperity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etop-quality bronze piece is exceptionally heavy\u003c\/strong\u003e, showcasing an incredible level of detailing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZhong Kui (钟馗): The Myth \u0026amp; Legend\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZhong Kui is a legendary figure in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChinese mythology and folklore\u003c\/strong\u003e, often revered as a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edeity of protection, exorcism, and the vanquisher of demons\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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We owe it to future generations\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enot to be a throwaway society\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✅\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE Collection from Our Shop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e🚛\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourier Price Quoted is for Mainland UK Only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e📍\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor delivery to Cornwall, Scotland, Highlands, Islands, Offshore UK, Northern Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey, IOW, etc., please contact us for a quote.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourier Price:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThis item will be delivered via a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003especialist antique courier\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003edue to its delicate nature and high value.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTimed and exact delivery day requests are not available, but delivery will typically be within a two-week window.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIf you require a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etwo-man courier service\u003c\/strong\u003e, please contact us for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisit Us\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are located with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eeasy access from London and Oxford\u003c\/strong\u003e, directly off the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain A40 Polish War Memorial Junction\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCall us before visiting to ensure the item is available:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e01895 675596\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📍 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetroNovia, 12 New Pond Parade, West End Road, Ruislip, Middlesex HA4 6LR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e"}