Sarah Le Helley

Chinese Decorative Art Auction

A monk or Luohan seated in traditional Buddhist robes, often carved while holding a symbolic object such as a staff. Completely in soapstone. The presence of the original base, made of dark soapstone rather than wood, increases collectible interest in the Asian antique market.

Un monaco o Luohan seduto in abiti tradizionali buddisti, spesso intagliato mentre tiene un oggetto simbolico come uno scettro
Completamente in pietra saponaria.
La presenza della base originale realizzata in pietra ollare scura anziché in legno aumenta l'interesse collezionistico sul mercato dell'antiquariato asiatico

Luohan - Soapstone - China  (No reserve price)

Excellent condition - 18 cm

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Luohan, a seated monk in traditional Buddhist robes, carved in soapstone from China, in an antique style, unsigned, 18 cm high, 13.5 cm wide, 8 cm deep, weighing 1.5 kg, with a dark soapstone base instead of wood.

Luohan - Soapstone - China (No reserve price)

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Luohan, a seated monk in traditional Buddhist robes, carved in soapstone from China, in an antique style, unsigned, 18 cm high, 13.5 cm wide, 8 cm deep, weighing 1.5 kg, with a dark soapstone base instead of wood.

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