A WHITE JADE CARVING OF A LUOHAN
A WHITE JADE CARVING OF A LUOHAN

18TH-19TH CENTURY

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A WHITE JADE CARVING OF A LUOHAN
18TH-19TH CENTURY
The figure is carved with a naturalistic, benevolent expression, with his curly brows, mustache and beard rendered in undulating detail. He is carved wearing long, flowing robes and holding a ruyi sceptre over one shoulder. He stands with one elbow leaning on a undulating pierced rock. The stone is of an even white tone.
3 3/8 in. (8.5 cm.) high
Provenance
Acquired by the Hon. Mrs. Clive Behrens’ son, Jack Behrens, in Asia prior to 1934.

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