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Seated luohan with a servant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a green stone carving titled "Seated luohan with a servant" by an unknown artist. The carving is made of polished green stone with darker green veins. The rectangular piece of stone is carved with a seated figure in the center and a standing figure to the right. The seated figure sits cross-legged with hands in lap. The standing figure on the right holds a staff or object. The stone has a rough, uneven top edge. The carving sits on a dark brown wooden base with a carved design. The base has a wavy edge and small feet. The background fades from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium:
Malachite
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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