"Luohan" Carved on stand

The figure of Luohan depicted in the carving in a state of meditation, seated and leaning on a large leaf and resting his head on his shoulder and hand. Luohan, the name of a monk who acts as a guardian of Buddhism and is believed to have attained enlightenment through merit and virtue. They were revered as protectors of Buddhism. 20Th Century. 

Soapstone carving on a wooden base.

Figure weight: 914 gr

Figure size: 8 x 9 x 9 x 18 cm; Stand size: 2.5 x 22.5 x 21 cm