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Luohan?

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray stone sculpture of a luohan, a Buddhist monk, with a wide open mouth and closed eyes. The figure has a shaved head with small ears on the sides. It wears a robe tied with a bow at the front, and the robe has a sash crossing over the chest. The sculpture is weathered with white spots and a rough texture. The figure stands on a flared base. The background is a gradient gray. The title of the work is "Luohan".

Artwork Details

Medium
Polychrome sun-baked mud
Culture
China
Dimensions
404 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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