CHINE, DYNASTIE QING, FIN DU XVIIIEME-DEBUT DU XIXEME SIECLE

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STATUETTE DE LUOHAN EN IVOIRE SCULPTE
CHINE, DYNASTIE QING, FIN DU XVIIIEME-DEBUT DU XIXEME SIECLE
Vêtu d'une longue robe souple laissant son épaule droite nue, portant des bottes, paré d'un double collier de perles, le visage souriant, le crâne rasé, représenté debout sur une base, la jambe droite relevée et posée sur une chaise, son bras gauche appuyé sur le dossier, la main droite caressant un chien, ce dernier jouant avec un second chien caché sous l'assise ; gerces
Hauteur: 22,5 cm. (8 7/8 in.)

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Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT payable at 19.6% (5.5% for books) will be added to the buyer’s premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis

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AN IVORY FIGURE OF A LUOHAN PLAYING WITH DOGS
CHINA, QING DYNASTY, LATE 18TH/EARLY 19TH CENTURY

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Lot Essay

The Luohans are also known as Arhats, 'Destroyers of the passions', or 'Worthiness'. They are Buddha's apostles, probably originated in Kashmir. They were first mentioned as sixteen Arhats in the Mahayanavataraka, which was translated into Chinese in AD 437.
Compare with a set of eighteen ivory luohans sold in these Rooms, 10 June 2009, lot 145.

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