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Buddhist disciple, or luohan, holding a peach

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A sculpture of a Buddhist disciple or luohan holding a peach. The statue is made of a shiny, off-white material, possibly stone or jade, with a subtle sheen. The luohan sits on one knee with the other leg bent in front; both arms are bent, holding a peach. He wears a robe with folds carved into the fabric, and his head is shaved. The background is dark gray to light grey gradient.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Soapstone
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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