Figurine - LuoHan - Soapstone
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Refined small sculpture depicting a Luohan, a figure of Eastern Buddhist tradition symbolizing wisdom, meditation and spiritual detachment.
The work is made of soapstone finely hand-carved, with a beautiful natural patina due to time and use. The figure is shown seated in a contemplative pose, with a serene and gently smiling expression, a monastic robe richly draped and details incised with notable precision, visible especially at the decorative edges of the robe and in the workmanship of the hairstyle.
The sculpture presents stylistic features that can be traced to Chinese production of the early 19th century, with good workmanship and a pleasant plastic rendering. Signs of wear, light surface abrasions and the widespread patina confirm the age of the object and enhance its collectible charm.
An object of great elegance, ideal for collectors of Oriental art, netsuke, votive sculptures and cabinet de curiosités items.
Era: early 19th century
Provenance: China
Material: hand-carved soapstone
Conditions: good overall condition, with normal signs of time
Beautiful ancient patina
Measurements: cm 6.5x5.5x4. Weight: g.98.
A small yet fascinating testimony of 19th-century Eastern devotional art.
Photos are an integral part of the description.
Refined small sculpture depicting a Luohan, a figure of Eastern Buddhist tradition symbolizing wisdom, meditation and spiritual detachment.
The work is made of soapstone finely hand-carved, with a beautiful natural patina due to time and use. The figure is shown seated in a contemplative pose, with a serene and gently smiling expression, a monastic robe richly draped and details incised with notable precision, visible especially at the decorative edges of the robe and in the workmanship of the hairstyle.
The sculpture presents stylistic features that can be traced to Chinese production of the early 19th century, with good workmanship and a pleasant plastic rendering. Signs of wear, light surface abrasions and the widespread patina confirm the age of the object and enhance its collectible charm.
An object of great elegance, ideal for collectors of Oriental art, netsuke, votive sculptures and cabinet de curiosités items.
Era: early 19th century
Provenance: China
Material: hand-carved soapstone
Conditions: good overall condition, with normal signs of time
Beautiful ancient patina
Measurements: cm 6.5x5.5x4. Weight: g.98.
A small yet fascinating testimony of 19th-century Eastern devotional art.
Photos are an integral part of the description.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
98 g
Number of objects
1
Title
LuoHan
Country of origin
China
Material
Soapstone
Dynastic style/period
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
6.5 cm
Width
5.5 cm
Depth
4 cm
Depiction/theme
saggio
Estimated period
1800-1850
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