California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 March 9, 2019  March 9, 2019

 Lot # 5942 
A LIMESTONE CARVED HEAD OF ARHAT    北齊 青石雕羅漢佛頭


  • Dimension: Length: 9 5/8 in (24.4 cm) Width: 6 1/2 in (16.5 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2500
  • Estimate To: $3500

Delicately carved as the head of a arhat, the figure depicted with a stern expression, the face framed by a deeply lined forehead and prominently rendered arched brows above downcast eyes, with rounded cheeks above a pursed mouth flanked by deep wrinkles, all between two long pendulous earlobes. Northern Qi Dynasty period.