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THBChinese Ming Dynasty Stucco Head Luohan / Arhat
Lot 82
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. An exceptionally powerful example of a stucco head of a luohan or arhat - one of the 18 original followers of Gautama Buddha who have followed the Noble Eightfold Path and attained the 4 stages of enlightenment - with an evocative visage comprised of bulging eyes, a strong nose, a furrowed brow, pouted lips, and a cleft chin. Fleshy folds of skin with pouches beneath the eyes and raised cheek bones add an air of naturalism to his sorrowful countenance, which is flanked by large ears with elongated lobes symbolizing his deep spirituality. Hand-painted in lifelike colors, the furrowed brow of this solemn yet worried visage suggest he is currently partaking in scriptural debate. Size: 9.2" W x 10" H (23.4 cm x 25.4 cm); 14.5" H (36.8 cm) on included custom stand.
Luohans were commanded by Buddha to await the coming of Maitreya, the Future Buddha. This promise of salvation held great appeal to Chinese Buddhists during this time, for they had just been through a period of great persecution, and a cult built around the Luohans as guardians was gaining momentum. Luohans had escaped the endless cycle of death and rebirth in Buddhist teachings. They chose to remain in this world to spread the Buddha's message. This sculpture and many like it would have adorned the great Buddhist cave temples, hewn from the mountains of Northern and Central China. These caves were vandalized at various periods so many sculptures only survive as fragments.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Provenance: private Vero Beach, Florida, USA collection, acquired in England in the 1970s; ex-old English collection
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#118546Fragment of a larger piece with professional restoration to earlobes and tip of nose. Expected surface fissures with small areas of loss to lacquer, as well as some minor abrasions, all commensurate with age. Fading to pigment on top of head. Otherwise, excellent and nicely preserved with vibrant pigments on face.Condition
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