LATER BRONZES
A PARTIALLY-GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF A SEATED LUOHAN
14TH/15TH CENTURY
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A PARTIALLY-GILT BRONZE FIGURE OF A SEATED LUOHAN
14th/15th century
Serenely seated in lalitasana on a flat oval base, dressed in a flowing robe and wide trousers tied at the waist, all with floral borders and revealing the emaciated chest and the bare feet, holding a scroll diagonally before him in both hands, the head with curly beard and brows, the carefully combed hair held in place by a plain tiara, minor losses, gilding slightly rubbed
20in. (51cm.) high
14th/15th century
Serenely seated in lalitasana on a flat oval base, dressed in a flowing robe and wide trousers tied at the waist, all with floral borders and revealing the emaciated chest and the bare feet, holding a scroll diagonally before him in both hands, the head with curly beard and brows, the carefully combed hair held in place by a plain tiara, minor losses, gilding slightly rubbed
20in. (51cm.) high