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Arhat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white jade sculpture of Arhat, a Buddhist saint, with a shaved head, wearing a long robe with folds and creases carved into the material; one arm bent at the elbow with the hand raised, the other hand holding an object.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Nephrite
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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