Jade Luohan

Description:

Jade Luohan, China, 18th/19th century, seated on a finely carved bamboo chair and carved with exceptional sensitivity to the character of a disciple to the Buddha, his head and facial features powerfully carved with large round earrings, one in open work, his right hand holds a teapot-like object and his left hand holds a fly-whisk and a Buddhist rosary, his right leg is placed on his left knee, the stone of translucent, pale, grayish-celadon color with a slight russet inclusion, with stand, ht. 9 in.
Estimate $10,000-20,000

in good condition


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