Figure / luohan

Description

Figure of a luohan (disciple of Buddha) in yellow soapstone, feeding a lion with a fish: China, Qing Dynasty, 18th century AD

Museum reference

A.1938.488

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Figure / luohan

Production information

China, East Asia

Date

18th century

Style / Culture

Qing Dynasty, Chinese (Manchu)

Materials

Soapstone

Physical description

Yellow soapstone

Associations

Depicted: Singhalaputra

Exhibitions

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