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figure
Object Type
figure
Museum number
2018,3005.130
Description
Carved ivory luohan figure on his knees at prayer with a beggin bowl in front of him, wooden stand.
Production date
20thC(early)
Production place
Made in:
Japan
(?)
Materials
ivory
wood
Technique
carved
Dimensions
Height:
12.50 centimetres
Curator's comments
The luohan figures numbered 2018,3005.124-141 belong to one set, which was probably made for the tourist trade in the early 20th century.
Bibliographic references
Kerr, Allen & Shih 2016. / Chinese Ivory Carvings: The Sir Victor Sassoon Collection
(p.233)
Lucas 1950 / The catalogue of Sassoon Chinese Ivories
(pl.416)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
arhat
Acquisition name
Donated by:
The Sir Victor Sassoon Chinese Ivories Trust
Acquisition date
2018
Department
Asia
Registration number
2018,3005.130
Additional IDs
Previous owner/ex-collection number:
416/1178
(Sassoon number)