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| Figure of a luohan |
| Wood; traces of polychrome |
| Centimetres: 102 (height), 45.7 (length), 55.8 (width) |
| 1300-1368 AD |
| Late Empire I; Yuan Dynasty; 14th century AD |
| Area of Origin: China |
| Dr. Herman Herzog Levy Bequest Fund |
| 995.161.1 | | ROM2004_969_20 | | |
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Description: A Luohan (arhat or “worthies” in Sanskrit) is a holy man in Buddhism, who tries through rigorous self-cultivation to become a Buddha. They are monks, which is why the head of the figure is shaven. He wears a monk's habit, with tassels, and a belt covered with richly carved plaques. The hands are broken off. This figure was once painted in rich colours. With its concentrated and serene expression, this figure belongs to the most beautiful religious sculptures produced in China. |
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