VARIOUS PROPERTIES
A PALE CELADON SOAPSTONE FIGURE OF A SEATED LUOHAN
17TH CENTURY
Details
A PALE CELADON SOAPSTONE FIGURE OF A SEATED LUOHAN
17th century
Carved seated on pierced olive-green rockwork holding a scroll in his right hand resting on the raised right knee, the left hand holding his loose robes open at the chest to reveal a Guanyin head incised into his chest, the scroll and edges of the robes intricately incised and gilt with clouds and waves, some red, green and black pigment remaining
3¾in. (9.5cm.) high
17th century
Carved seated on pierced olive-green rockwork holding a scroll in his right hand resting on the raised right knee, the left hand holding his loose robes open at the chest to reveal a Guanyin head incised into his chest, the scroll and edges of the robes intricately incised and gilt with clouds and waves, some red, green and black pigment remaining
3¾in. (9.5cm.) high