China Important Ancient Hand carved Lohan Monk Buddha Holding a Canine 1368-1644, Ming dynasty (1368-1644 CE)
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China, a hand carved and hand painted wood figure of a seated Luohan Arhat, Buddha’ disciple, holding a canine pug, Ming dynasty (1368-1644).
The carved and painted seated holy man with shaved head perched on a thin organic base, his face carved in a respectful naturalistic joyful expression with glass eyes wearing monastic draped robe and bare feet, cradling a curled canine in his lap all-over showing scattered remnants of brown, blue, and black weathered painted colors from significant age.
Dimensions: 36 inches high
A fine hand carved and hand polychromed, guaranteed from Ming dynasty, 1368-1644
Provenance: old New York collection
A certificate of authenticity from Chang Qing, Ph.D accompanies
History: Arhats or Luohans in China were Buddha disciple and enlightened and saintly men. They are Buddhist disciples. They have been depicted in Chinese Buddhist art since the fifth century and images in groupings of 16 or 18 abound since the tenth century. The 16 Luohans primarily derive from pre-Tang (618-907 CE) and Tang dynasty Buddhist texts. This Luohan is unusual in that he lovingly holds a charming canine in his lap. He was likely one of 16 different Luohans created for a Buddhist temple and his naturalistic style likely originates from Northern China.
Item Details
- Dimensions: N/A
- Reference Number: 2007
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