A Zitan wood figure of an Arhat
Tibet, circa 17th century
Seated on a double-cushion over a lotus base, holding a book wrapped in a textile in one hand and the other raised in vitarkamudra, wearing voluminous garments painted with gold, the hair closely cropped with cold gold and polychromy remaining on the face, arms and hands
6 5/8 in. (16.7 cm.) high
A Zitan wood figure of an Arhat
Tibet, circa 17th century
Seated on a double-cushion over a lotus base, holding a book wrapped in a textile in one hand and the other raised in vitarkamudra, wearing voluminous garments painted with gold, the hair closely cropped with cold gold and polychromy remaining on the face, arms and hands
6 5/8 in. (16.7 cm.) high