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Chinese Qing Dynasty Wood Seated Lohan (Arhat)
Chinese Qing Dynasty Wood Seated Lohan (Arhat)
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China, Qing Dynasty, ca. early 18th century CE. A finely carved wooden Lohan or Arhat, seated in the mediation pose and wearing a flowing monk\'s robe. In Mahayana Buddhism, Arhats (or Lohans in Chinese) were understood as the original followers of Buddha who followed the Eightfold Path and attained the Four Stages of Enlightenment and deliverance from mere earthly existence. Arhats have successfully arrived at what is known as the \'other shore\' and are at peace for all eternity. Gone are all \'asavas\' or desires for sensual pleasure, incorrect viewpoints, and ignorance. Lohans are known for possessing immense wisdom, fortitude, bravery in the face of evil, and supernatural powers. They have become known as the guardian angels of Buddhist temples. In Theravada Buddhist traditions an Arhat is regarded as a \'perfected person\' who has attained Nirvana. In other Buddhist traditions the term has been used for people far advanced along the path of Enlightenment but who have not reached full Buddhahood. A lovely example of this revered spiritual being. Comes with black wood museum block base. Size: 9\" x 5\" x 3\" (22.9 x 12.7 x 7.6 cm)

According to legend, the Buddhist monk Guan Xiu who was highly skilled in painting, calligraphy, and poetry painted the first portraits of the 18 Lohans in 891 CE. The Lohans appeared to Guan Xiu in a dream, selecting him to paint their portraits because of his refined skills. Ever since, artists - sculptors, painters, and ceramicists - have aimed to bring these mythical beings to life in their respective mediums.

Provenance: Ex-private Colorado collection.

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Condition
Well worn surfaces with traces of pigment. A small hairline to back of figure's robe. Perforation under backside of figure presumably for former attachment.
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Chinese Qing Dynasty Wood Seated Lohan (Arhat)

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