Chinese Luohan

A kind, even humorous companion to the stern luohan, this sculpture also carries lots of personality. One feels like it must have been a portrait of a gentle, but very realized spiri...

A 19th century Chinese Luohan table with a woven cane top and curved legs ending in carved Ruyi (auspicious mushroom) feet.

This bamboo daybed sofa is a modern iteration of the traditional Chinese daybed. Known as a luohan chuang, or couch bed, this type of daybed is defined by its raised platform surface...

Early antique Chinese life size carved wooden head of Luohan ( Lohan, Arhat ) a disciple of Buddha who has reached enlightenment and achieved nirvana.

For much of Chinese history, it was customary to sit on mats on the ground, and it was only relatively recently that people began to use raised seating. The louhan bed is a piece of ...

​​Chinese knotted tassels are used to add elegance to everyday items like hairpins or lanterns.

An early 20th century Chinese carved Luohan figure seated on a rock.

A Chinese soapstone carving depicting the Luohan in an elaborate robe seated and meditating, or praying.

A 19th century Chinese elmwood Luohan daybed with simple side rails, a caned seat and gently curved legs ending in horse-hoof feet.

Fine Chinese wood head of a Luohan. Ming dynasty 1368-1644 This piece has some age related stress fractures and went through a complete process of conservative restoration.

A 19th century Chinese elmwood Luohan daybed with simple rails and carved lotus finials.

This large luohan daybed anchors its surroundings with its monumental scale and bold, decorative carvings. Known as a luohan chuang, or couch bed, this form of low-backed daybed emer...

Of classical form and crafted of ironwood (tieli mu), this luohan bed, with its elegant shape and generous proportions, would have originally graced the studio of a Chinese gentleman...

Each bears a gilded bas relief image of a given Luohan, with his description in Chinese molded on the verso and with “Hu Kaiwen zhi” on the edge.

According to Chinese belief, a Luohan is a monk that has attained enlightenment.

A well carved and expressive limestone head of a luohan, Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368), China. Luohan (lohan), also called arhats, were the original disciples of the Buddha and are reve...

Gorgeous and intricately carved low daybed or Luohan constructed of solid teak in British Colonial Hong Kong. Detailed geometric fretwork and carving adorns this unusual sectional pi...

Luohan were popular in China for many centuries because their elegant form balanced beautifully with the sturdy, light weight design.

Chinese nut carving is a traditional craft that dates back as far as the Song dynasty (960 to 1279).

Gorgeous and intricately carved low daybed or Luohan constructed of rosewood with brass fittings in British Colonial Hong Kong. Detailed geometric fretwork and carving adorns this un...

A serene and charming Chinese carved and lacquered wooden figure of an Arhat or Luohan, late Ming dynasty, circa 1600.

A large Cloisonné enameled Chinese bowl decorated with Luohans on the exterior.

History: Arhats or Luohans in China were Buddha disciple and enlightened and saintly men.

With its beautifully hand carved railing, front apron and legs, this over a century old antique Chinese Luohan bed makes a show piece daybed or love seat in any room.

Large Chinese Gilt and Painted Seated Luohan With Both Hands Folded in a Worshipful Dhyana Mudra Position.

AN EXPRESSIVE CHINESE CARVED GRAY STONE HEAD OF A LUOHAN. The broad head; with bald pate and severe countenance; the steeply-raked brows meeting above the narrow, direct eyes; the bu...

A seated "Luohan" gilt metal man in custom display case.

A rare, nicely carved standing Luohan on lotus leaf. A wonderful, calming presence. From Shanxi Province, c.1850. BH507

Eighteen individual blanc du chine porcelain Luohan or Arhats (i.e. the disciples of Buddha) each bearing the mark and style of the Chinese maker Zeng Longsheng.

Of the many luohan painters throughout Chinese history, none was more influential than the Buddhist monk Guanxiu (832–912), whose wild caricatures inspired generations of artists to ...

The antique low table, that was crafted from old Japanese wood. The top panel has been roughly shaved and showcases various marks and scratches that tell a story of its history. It...

A fine antique Korean medicine or apothecary chest from late Joseon Dynasty (circa 19th century). Known as Yakchang in Korean, this type of chest was used to sort and store herb medi...

An antique Chinese wedding cabinet from the early 20th century with black lacquer and large brass medallion hardware. Created in China during the early years of the 20th century, thi...

A fine Biedermeier Period (1815-1848) walnut maple burlwood marquetry table cabinet - wunderkammer (cabinet of curiosities) with fifteen drawers and concealed secret compartments, ci...

Japanese style equestrian themed lacquered square coffee table with a lift top that opens to a large storage area. The top and sides decorated with decoupage equestrian scenes of ind...

A magnificent and large early Tang dynasty (618-906 AD) model of a prancing or dancing horse, circa 7th century. The majestic animal is caught mid-motion, one leg raised, head grace...

A simple and elegant Japanese sea chest, funa tansu, crafted of keyaki wood with iron fittings, mounted on a modern iron stand, Meiji Period, dated 1882, Japan. This Japanese sea ch...

A Chinese canopy bed, or marriage bed, was the most important part of a bride's dowry and was the central feature of her personal quarters. Traditionally, beds were central to Chines...

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Vase Chinese cinnabar lacquer vase finely carved with a garden scene featuring a seated robed figure, trees, rocks, and layered foliage. The detailed landsca...

Asian Japanese (Early 20th Century) mahogany arm chair with a slat design saddle form seat and a carved back panel with owl finials and dragon arms.

The 19th Century Six-Panel Japanese folding screen "Byōbu" usually used in the most important Japanese house to stop wind and also to separate different space of the same big room de...