General Seet Jin Kwee was a celebrated general during the Tang Dynasty (618-907), and this sculpture of him in battle is one of many at Haw Par Villa, where Chinese legend and folklore was the predominant theme. Originally called Tiger Balm Gardens, Haw Par Villa was built by Aw Boon Haw in 1937. A prominent businessman and philanthropist, Aw had set up the gardens with the intention of educating the public about Chinese culture.
