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Seated luohan (arhat) in a grotto

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pale green jade sculpture with an arched top, featuring a seated figure holding a staff. The figure sits cross-legged on a ledge at the base of the sculpture. The jade has red writing on both sides. The sculpture sits on a dark wooden base with an ornate carved edge resembling foliage and flowers. The base has small feet. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Jade (nephrite)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
488 × 624 px
Museum record:
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