Chinese Luohan
Ornately Carved Chinese Luohan Bed, circa 1550
Located in Chicago, IL
This gorgeous luohan daybed anchors its surroundings with its monumental scale and incredible
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Materials
Elm
Chinese Luohan Bed with Stepped Railing, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
that Stand gracefully upon tapered feet. A uniquely Chinese furnishing, this luohan bed makes for an
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm
Chinese Painted Stucco Head of a Luohan, Song Dynasty, 11th Century, China
Located in Austin, TX
A remarkable Chinese life sized painted stucco head of a luohan, Song, Liao or Jin Dynasty, circa
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Stucco
$48,000
H 14.5 in W 8 in D 8.25 in
Chinese Gilt Patinated Bronze Small Sculpture of a Luohan
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a heavy patinated bronze sculpture of a Luohan. He is standing up in a gesture of reverence
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
H 21 in W 7 in D 5.25 in
Chinese Eighteen Luohan Walnut Shell Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects
Materials
Plastic, Walnut
Late 19th Century Chinese Glazed Terracotta Seated Luohan Figure
Located in Hudson, NY
This hand-shaped and incised terracotta Luohan or seated figure of a scholar was made in China at
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta, Wood
Antique Ming Tianqi Chinese Porcelain Kosometsuke Plate Luohan and Marked Base
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Description
Sharing with you this Chinese porcelain deep dish from the early 17th century which
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
$4,533
H 1.19 in Dm 8.15 in
Vintage Gilt Famille Verte Chinese Porcelain Seated Buddha/Luohan Ex-Lorin Marsh
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Chinese porcelain statue.
In the form of a Luohan or Arhat with a famille verte
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Porcelain
$1,500
H 7.63 in W 7 in D 4.75 in
Chinese Set of Eighteen Blanc de Chine Enameled Ceramic Arhats or Luohan Buddhas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Eighteen Arhats (or Luohan) (Chinese: ????; pinyin: Shíba Luóhàn; Wade–Giles: Shih-pa Lo-han) are depicted
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Tibetan Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
$18,950 Sale Price / set
45% Off
H 18.75 in W 10 in D 11.5 in
Bronze Collection Eighteen Luohan Disciples, 18th-19th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chinese Buddhist culture. The figures are exceptionally well made and represent the Luohan in their
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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
$7,466 Sale Price / set
84% Off
H 3.35 in W 2.56 in D 1.48 in
Bronze Figure of a Seated Luohan, Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Located in Torino, IT
Cast seated wearing a simple robe with his right hand resting on the hilt of a snake-entwined sword, the left hand held aloft, his face with meditative expression.
Category
Antique Early 1600s Chinese Ming Sculptures
Materials
Bronze
Large Terracotta Head of Luohan on Wood Stand from Vietnam
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and heavy fired clay (terracotta) head of an Arhat (also known as Luohan in Chinese). The
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Vietnamese Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta, Wood
Contemporary Chinese Ink Wash Painting by Li Jin
Located in Atlanta, GA
(known as Luohans in Chinese). There is a strong association of lotus flower and purity in Buddhism. The
Category
2010s Chinese Modern Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood, Paper
Antique Chinese Printed Ink Rubbing of Panthaka Arhat, (scroll mounted)
Located in Point Richmond, CA
luohan painters throughout Chinese history, none was more influential than the Buddhist monk Guanxiu (832
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Prints
Materials
Paper
Ancient Chinese Hand-Carved Lohan Monk Buddha On Lion, Kangxi, 1661-1722
Located in Torino, IT
over brown lacquer.
Dimensions: 17.71 inches high
History: Arhats or Luohans in China were Buddha
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures
Materials
Giltwood, Lacquer
$4,724
H 17.92 in W 8.27 in D 4.73 in
Embossed Leather Square Table Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Atlanta, GA
by Chinese vernacular furniture with "Luohan" leg and a classic Hollywood Regency design with the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Side Tables
Materials
Leather, Wood
Tibetan Gilt Copper Alloy Mask on Display Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An impressive copper alloy mask of Arhat, the disciple and follower of Buddha (also known as Luohan
Category
Antique 19th Century Tibetan Tibetan Metalwork
Materials
Copper
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Chinese Carved Ivory Figure Of A Luohan
Located in Wilton, CT
Extremely Well-Carved, Robed Figure Standing on Waves. The Gnarled, Rootwood Staff, the Braided Belt Tassel, the Roiling Waves and,the Elaborately Folded Robes, and,the Detailed Fee...
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures
15th Century Chinese Carved and Gilt Gold Luohan
Located in Brisbane, Queensland
This early carved timber Luohan was possibly part of a larger devotional shrine and is presented
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Luohan with a Stern Expression
Located in New York, NY
Luohan is the Chines translation of "arhat", a highly realized Buddhist practitioner. Some luohans
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities
Materials
Stucco, Wood
Chinese Ming Dynasty Wooden Sculpture of Arhat 'Luohan', 16th Century
Located in London, GB
An impressive Chinese wooden figure of a Luohan dating circa 1550.
The carving of the face is
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
H 32.68 in W 18.51 in D 13.78 in
Luohan with a Gentle Expression
Located in New York, NY
A kind, even humorous companion to the stern luohan, this sculpture also carries lots of
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures
Materials
Stucco, Wood
Low Luohan Table
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese Luohan table with a woven cane top and curved legs ending in carved Ruyi
Category
Antique 19th Century Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Elm
Chinese Woven Bamboo Luohan Daybed
Located in Chicago, IL
This bamboo daybed sofa is a modern iteration of the traditional Chinese daybed. Known as a luohan
Category
20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Daybeds
Materials
Velvet, Bamboo, Wood
Antique Chinese Head of a Luohan
Located in Rochester, NY
Early antique Chinese life size carved wooden head of Luohan ( Lohan, Arhat ) a disciple of
Category
Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Wood
19th Century Chinese Lacquered Luohan Bed
Located in Chicago, IL
For much of Chinese history, it was customary to sit on mats on the ground, and it was only
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Rattan, Elm, Lacquer
Chinese Silk Tassel with Eighteen Luohan Charm
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese knotted tassels are used to add elegance to everyday items like hairpins or lanterns
Category
20th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture
Materials
Silk, Resin
Early 20th Century Chinese Carved Luohan Figure
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Chinese carved Luohan figure seated on a rock.
Pagoda Red Collection
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Statues
Materials
Elm
Chinese Carved Soapstone Luohan Sculpture, circa 1950s
Located in Astoria, NY
A Chinese soapstone carving depicting the Luohan in an elaborate robe seated and meditating, or
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Sculptures
Materials
Soapstone
Luohan Daybed
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood Luohan daybed with simple side rails, a caned seat and gently curved
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Daybeds
Materials
Elm
Fine Chinese Wood Head Sculpture of a Luohan
Located in Torino, IT
Fine Chinese wood head of a Luohan. Ming dynasty 1368-1644 This piece has some age related stress
Category
Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Sculptures
Luohan Daybed
Located in Chicago, IL
A 19th century Chinese elmwood Luohan daybed with simple rails and carved lotus finials.
Category
Antique 19th Century Daybeds
Materials
Elm
Chinese Longevity Luohan Daybed with Woven Top, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This large luohan daybed anchors its surroundings with its monumental scale and bold, decorative
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Daybeds
Materials
Rattan, Elm
19th Century Chinese Ironwood Couch or Daybed 'Luohan Bed'
Located in Austin, TX
Of classical form and crafted of ironwood (tieli mu), this luohan bed, with its elegant shape and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Rattan
Qing Chinese Ink Blocks Cakes of the 18 "Luohan" Buddha's Disciples
By Hu Kaiwen
Located in Dallas, TX
HU, Kaiwen. Decorative Chinese ink cakes. Huangshan, China: Hu Kaiwen Ink Factory, circa 1870-1920
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Scholar's Objects
Materials
Ceramic
Head of a Luohan
Located in Chicago, IL
According to Chinese belief, a Luohan is a monk that has attained enlightenment. Carved from
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Sandstone
Chinese Carved Limestone Luohan Head, Yuan Dynasty, 1271 - 1368
Located in Austin, TX
A well carved and expressive limestone head of a luohan, Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), China.
Luohan
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ming Busts
Materials
Limestone
Chinese Carved Luohan Daybed
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous and intricately carved low daybed or Luohan constructed of solid teak in British Colonial
Category
20th Century Chinese Ming Daybeds
Materials
Wood
19th Century Chinese Low Luohan Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Luohan were popular in China for many centuries because their elegant form balanced beautifully
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Furniture
Materials
Elm, Reed
Chinese Carved Walnut Shell with Eighteen Luohan
Located in Chicago, IL
Chinese nut carving is a traditional craft that dates back as far as the Song dynasty (960 to 1279
Category
20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Walnut
1950’s Chinese Carved Luohan Daybed Sectional With cushions and pillows - a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
Gorgeous and intricately carved low daybed or Luohan constructed of rosewood with brass fittings in
Category
Vintage 1950s Chinese Ming Daybeds
Materials
Brass
H 23.5 in W 41 in D 29 in
Chinese Ming Dynasty Carved Wood Figure of a Luohan or Arhat, 16th-17th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A serene and charming Chinese carved and lacquered wooden figure of an Arhat or Luohan, late Ming
Category
Antique Early 1600s Chinese Ming Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
H 13.5 in W 8.75 in D 5 in
Large Cloisonné Enameled Chinese, Early 20th Century Bowl
Located in Miami, FL
A large Cloisonné enameled Chinese bowl decorated with Luohans on the exterior. China, early 20th
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antiquities
Materials
Enamel
China Important Ancient Hand-Carved Lohan Monk Buddha with Canine Ming 1368-1644
Located in South Burlington, VT
China, a hand-carved and hand-painted wood figure of a seated Luohan Arhat, Buddha' disciple
Category
Antique 16th Century Chinese Ming Paintings and Screens
Materials
Wood
H 36 in W 18 in D 10 in
Antique Chinese Daybed with Hand Carved Railing
Located in Merrimack, NH
Chinese Luohan bed makes a show piece daybed or love seat in any room. Using traditional tenon and mortise
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Chinese Export Furniture
Materials
Elm
Large Chinese Seated Gilt Wood Luohan
Located in Wilton, CT
Large Chinese Gilt and Painted Seated Luohan With Both Hands Folded in a Worshipful Dhyana Mudra
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures
CHINESE CARVED GRAY STONE HEAD OF A LUOHAN
Located in San Francisco, CA
AN EXPRESSIVE CHINESE CARVED GRAY STONE HEAD OF A LUOHAN. The broad head; with bald pate and severe
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Decorative Objects
"Luohan" In Display
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
A seated "Luohan" gilt metal man in custom display case.
Category
20th Century Chinese Statues
19th Century Standing Luohan
Located in New York, NY
A rare, nicely carved standing Luohan on lotus leaf. A wonderful, calming presence. From Shanxi
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Sculptures
Materials
Pine
The Eighteen Arhats or Luohan
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
bearing the mark and style of the Chinese maker Zeng Longsheng.
The eighteen Luohan are the original
Category
20th Century Chinese Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Antique Chinese Ink Rubbing Depicting Panthaka Arhat, Scroll Mounting
Located in New York, NY
luohan painters throughout Chinese history, none was more influential than the Buddhist monk Guanxiu (832
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Paintings and Screens
Materials
Paper
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Materials
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Materials
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33% Off
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Materials
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49% Off
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Materials
Wood
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Antique 18th Century Japanese Paintings and Screens
Materials
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Antique 19th Century English Chinoiserie Secretaires
Materials
Brass
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Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period original red lacquer cabinet from the 19th century, with gilt Chinoiserie décor. Created in China during the Qing Dynasty, this cabinet features a linea...
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Cabinets
Materials
Brass
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Materials
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44% Off
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40% Off
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Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese luohan available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, bronze and metal, every Chinese luohan was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Chinese luohan — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each Chinese luohan bearing Hollywood Regency hallmarks is very popular.
How Much is a Chinese Luohan?
Prices for a Chinese luohan can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $88 and can go as high as $48,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,500.
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