White jade "Luohan" head, Ming dynasty

White jade bead carved in the shape of a head. The face shows wide eyes, arched eyebrows, a frown, large nose and ears, and a smiling mouth showing teeth. The hair is under a headdress or hat. It represents the elderly bodhisattva Luohan. It is pierced through the central part. Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).

Size: 3.1 x 2.5 cm; Thickness: 1.7 cm

Weight: 17 gr