Figure / luohan

Description

Figure of a luohan (disciple of Buddha), carved in bamboo root: China, Qing Dynasty, 18th century AD

Museum reference

A.212.60

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Figure / luohan

Production information

China, East Asia

Date

18th century

Style / Culture

Qing Dynasty, Chinese (Manchu)

Materials

Bamboo root

Physical description

Carved bamboo root

Associations

Buddha

Exhibitions

• Looking East: The Lady Ivy Wu Gallery (29 Jul 2011 - 08 Jun 2014)
  National Museum of Scotland