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STATUETTE DE LUOHAN EN IVOIRE SCULPTE
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STATUETTE DE LUOHAN EN IVOIRE SCULPTE

CHINE, DYNASTIE QING, DEBUT DU XIXEME SIECLE

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STATUETTE DE LUOHAN EN IVOIRE SCULPTE
CHINE, DYNASTIE QING, DEBUT DU XIXEME SIECLE
Représenté assis, tenant dans sa main droite un bâton sculpté d'une tête de dragon et supportant une double gourde, socle en bois ; gerces
Hauteur: 23,5 cm. (9¼ 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.
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AN IVORY FIGURE OF A LUOHAN
CHINA, QING DYNASTY, EARLY 19TH CENTURY

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Mathilde Courteault
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拍品专文

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.