One of the eighteen luohans (arhats)
Place of OriginChina
Date1912-1949
MaterialsIvory
DimensionsH. 9 1/2 in x W. 2 3/4 in x D. 2 1/2 in, H. 24.1 cm x W. 1.2 cm x D. 6.3 cm
Credit LineGift in memory of Lee Herbert Fahnestock
Object number1992.91.9
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsDecorative Arts
On View
Not on view(One of a set of eighteen)
The luohans were the disciples of the Buddha Shakyamuni, who told them to stay on earth and spread the doctrine. They are revered in China, and a special hall for their worship is set aside in every Buddhist temple. The luohans are often depicted with expressive faces.
The luohans were the disciples of the Buddha Shakyamuni, who told them to stay on earth and spread the doctrine. They are revered in China, and a special hall for their worship is set aside in every Buddhist temple. The luohans are often depicted with expressive faces.
Subject
- luohan
approx. 1912-1949
approx. 1912-1949
1912-1949
1912-1949
approx. 1912-1949
1912-1949
1912-1949
1912-1949
1912-1949
1912-1949
1912-1949
1912-1949
