A soapstone figure of a Luohan Qing dynasty, late 19th century
(2)Estimate $1,200 – $1,800
seated holding a ball in both hands with a Buddhist lion lying on a rocky ledge to the side, wearing loose robes, the face with curled moustache and shaven head, the opaque cream coloured stone with traces of coloured pigments, wood stand
(2)
11 cm long
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