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Chinese Sancai Glazed Buddhist Arhat, Ming Dynasty, c. 1600
$28,800
£21,864.47
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CHF 23,368.73
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This imposing figure is the head of an Arhat, a Buddhist devotee who has attained enlightenment, also called a “Luohan.” The eighteen original Arhat are the personal disciples of Buddha and the guardians of Buddhist adherents. Each is represented with a unique disposition, posture, and distinctive symbol.
This exquisitely formed monumental ceramic Arhat dates to the Ming dynasty (1368-1644) and has likely been separated from its original full body sculpture. Coated with green, amber, and cream-colored glazes, the Arhat is ornamented in the sancai, or three-color, manner, an ancient technique uses as early as the Tang dynasty (618–907). Oxidation of the pigments over the centuries has lent a unique effect to the once-vibrant glazes, now richly aged with a crazed texture.
- Dimensions:Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 14 in (35.56 cm)Depth: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)
- Style:Ming (Of the Period)
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- Period:Early 17th Century
- Date of Manufacture:1600
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: HIL0031stDibs: LU82003786232
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