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Subject:Is this a Luohan statue?
Posted By: mp.kunst Fri, Apr 15, 2022 IP: 145.131.142.110 Recently I purchased a statue of which does look a lot like something Asian. |
Subject:Re: Is this a Luohan statue?
Posted By: Bill H Fri, Apr 15, 2022 Possibly an image of Jigong Huofo (濟公活佛 - 1133-1209), aka Daoji (道濟), a Song Dynasty master of Zen Buddhism and Avatar of the Dragon-Taming Arhat (Xianglong Luohan - 降龍羅漢). He also is known as the "Drunken Monk" or "Mad Monk" and usually, but not always, is shown wearing a hat in that form. See link for a novel containing his legends and another image of him with the hat: |
Subject:Re: Is this a Luohan statue?
Posted By: mp.kunst Sat, Apr 16, 2022 Thank you for your reply. Your answer give me the confirmation I was on the right track. |
Subject:Re: Is this a Luohan statue?
Posted By: Bill H Sun, Apr 17, 2022 Possibly early 19th century, but the age is difficult to judge through the dirt and without a view of the base to help determine the nature of the molding; i.e., slip cast or hand molded. However, here are views of minyao (popular kiln) Guanyin and Budai Heshang images that I believe are either transitional or early 18th century for your comparison of enamel colors and molding techniques. |
Subject:Re: Is this a Luohan statue?
Posted By: mp.kunst Tue, Apr 19, 2022 Thank you for your answers. |
Subject:Re: Is this a Luohan statue?
Posted By: Bill H Wed, Apr 20, 2022 From the base, it certainly appears to have been molded using pre 20th century methods. Perhaps early 18th century? |
Subject:Re: Is this a Luohan statue?
Posted By: mp.kunst Thu, Apr 21, 2022 Great information. I am impressed with your knowledge. My purchase turned out to be an original statue with age that I will enjoy looking at for years to come. Thank you!!!! |
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