A polychrome soapstone figure of a Luohan Qing dynasty, late 19th century
(2)Estimate $2,500 – $3,500
seated holding a rosary, wearing loosely draped robes baring his chest and stomach, with downward gaze and smiling expresssion, his hair in tight curls, his books on a rock ledge to one side, traces of coloured pigments, the opaque cream stone with areas of caramel sufffusions, wood stand and box
(2)
17.5 cm long
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