Arhat (Luohan)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a sculpture of an Arhat, also known as a Luohan. The sculpture is of a man sitting cross-legged on a rectangular pedestal. The man has a shaved head with earrings and a serene expression. He wears a robe with a red sash over his left shoulder. His left hand rests on his lap and his right hand is raised with an object. The robe folds in thick, heavy draping. The sculpture appears to be made of wood or stone and shows signs of aging with a weathered appearance. The background transitions from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. The sculpture's title is Arhat (Luohan) by an unknown artist.