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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
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