Item description:
Chinese turn-of-the-century Lohan - temple figure. Charming face, well-articulated hands and feet and flowing robes, standing on a lotus flower. Of a single pillar of wood. Some repairs to back at base (see photo).
In Theravada Buddhism, the Arhat- Chinese Lohan - is one who has followed the Eightfold Path and achieved deliverance of this earthly existence. He is subject to no more rebirths and karma.
Lohans are well-known for their great wisdom, courage and supernatural power - Lohans have became guardian angels of the Buddhist temple and there in the main hall standing guard are the ever-present, indomitable-looking 18 Lohan figures, sometimes accompanied by 500 or more lesser Lohans.
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Price: $2,180
Era: 19th century / 1800's
Country of Origin: China
Materials: Wood
Condition: Fair Condition
Style: Decorating Style > Asian, Decorating Style > Eastern, Period Furniture > Ch'ing Dynasty (1800-1840)
Size: 74" H
187.96cm H
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