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Arhat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ivory statue of a bald male figure wearing a robe. The figure is standing and leaning slightly to the right. The left hand grasps a staff topped with a point and six rings. The right hand holds a curved object similar to a branch. The background is dark gray and gets lighter toward the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Ivory
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
469 × 625 px
Museum record:
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