Lohans in the mountain
Place of OriginChina
Date1800s
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911)
MaterialsNephrite
DimensionsH. 6 1/4 in x W. 7 1/2 in x D. 4 in, H. 15.9 cm x W. 19.0 cm x D. 10.2 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60J278
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsJade And Stones
On View
Not on viewA total of thirteen lohans appear on the two sides of this mountain. In front, the rocky ledge on top shows three seated figures. A tall pine grows on the right side of the piece, while an upside-down wutong tree clings precariously below the ledge. On the two lower ledges are five lohans. They all carry attributes, namely, a pagoda, fly whisk, staff, book, and the ruyi scepter. Below the scene are waves with froth resembling young ginger shoots.
The rocky ledges continue around to the back, where five more lohans appear. One carries a tall staff attached with a qing or lithophone, an innovation of the 1800s.
The gray jade has many cracks and fissures and white mottling. All these areas have been artificially enhanced.
1900s
1900s
approx. 1800-1900
1644-1911
approx. 1800-1900