明晚期 木雕三羅漢|Three seated luohans

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16th–17th century · Willow wood with traces of pigment and gilding · Asian Art

Not all images of luohans depict them as exotic, superhuman beings. This sculpture comes from a tradition of realistic luohan representation, in which the figures are presented as familiar old monks with Chinese features. Sitting on roughly hewn rocks, the three luohans engage in study and meditation; they were probably once part of a larger tableau.

Artist

Unknown

Date

16th–17th century

Medium

Willow wood with traces of pigment and gilding

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Purchase, Gifts from various donors, in honor of Douglas Dillon, 1995