California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 August 30, 2015  August 30, 2015

 Lot # 6019 
A SOAPSTONE CARVED FIGURE OF VIJRAPUTRA LUOHAN    清 芙蓉石笑獅羅漢


  • Dimension: Height: 4 3/8 in (11.1 cm) Width: 4 3/4 in (12.1 cm)
  • Estimate From: $800
  • Estimate To: $1200

Carved seated on a rocky base with a Buddhist lion cub upon his left raised knee, the emaciated luohan is shown holding a staff with both hands, wearing voluminous robe, the face with stern expression, high bald forehead, and bushy moustache. Qing Dynasty period.