Chinese Carved Head of a Buddhist Arhat | Antique Temple Sculpture on Display Stand | Circa 18th–19th Century

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Qing Dynasty carved Chinese stone head of a Luohan with traces of original polychrome pigment.
360-degree view of a carved Chinese stone head depicting a Luohan from the Qing Dynasty with traces of original polychrome pigment and mounted on a metal display stand.
Antique Chinese Buddhist Luohan stone head sculpture with faint blue and red pigment, Qing Dynasty.
Hand-carved Chinese stone head depicting a Luohan disciple of Buddha, 18th–19th century.
Chinese Qing Dynasty Luohan stone head with expressive features and elongated ears.
Antique Chinese Buddhist stone sculpture of a Luohan mounted on a later metal display stand.
Historic Chinese temple sculpture fragment of a Luohan head with traces of painted decoration.
Qing Dynasty carved stone Luohan head with pronounced brows and expressive facial features.
Chinese Buddhist Arhat stone head sculpture with remnants of original temple polychrome.
Antique Chinese stone head of a Luohan disciple from the Qing Dynasty, circa 18th–19th century.
Early Chinese Buddhist stone sculpture fragment depicting a Luohan with traces of pigment.
  • Qing Dynasty carved Chinese stone head of a Luohan with traces of original polychrome pigment.
  • 360-degree view of a carved Chinese stone head depicting a Luohan from the Qing Dynasty with traces of original polychrome pigment and mounted on a metal display stand.
  • Antique Chinese Buddhist Luohan stone head sculpture with faint blue and red pigment, Qing Dynasty.
  • Hand-carved Chinese stone head depicting a Luohan disciple of Buddha, 18th–19th century.
  • Chinese Qing Dynasty Luohan stone head with expressive features and elongated ears.
  • Antique Chinese Buddhist stone sculpture of a Luohan mounted on a later metal display stand.
  • Historic Chinese temple sculpture fragment of a Luohan head with traces of painted decoration.
  • Qing Dynasty carved stone Luohan head with pronounced brows and expressive facial features.
  • Chinese Buddhist Arhat stone head sculpture with remnants of original temple polychrome.
  • Antique Chinese stone head of a Luohan disciple from the Qing Dynasty, circa 18th–19th century.
  • Early Chinese Buddhist stone sculpture fragment depicting a Luohan with traces of pigment.
Qing Dynasty carved Chinese stone head of a Luohan with traces of original polychrome pigment.
360-degree view of a carved Chinese stone head depicting a Luohan from the Qing Dynasty with traces of original polychrome pigment and mounted on a metal display stand.
Antique Chinese Buddhist Luohan stone head sculpture with faint blue and red pigment, Qing Dynasty.
Hand-carved Chinese stone head depicting a Luohan disciple of Buddha, 18th–19th century.
Chinese Qing Dynasty Luohan stone head with expressive features and elongated ears.
Antique Chinese Buddhist stone sculpture of a Luohan mounted on a later metal display stand.
Historic Chinese temple sculpture fragment of a Luohan head with traces of painted decoration.
Qing Dynasty carved stone Luohan head with pronounced brows and expressive facial features.
Chinese Buddhist Arhat stone head sculpture with remnants of original temple polychrome.
Antique Chinese stone head of a Luohan disciple from the Qing Dynasty, circa 18th–19th century.
Early Chinese Buddhist stone sculpture fragment depicting a Luohan with traces of pigment.
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Chinese Carved Head of a Buddhist Arhat | Antique Temple Sculpture on Display Stand | Circa 18th–19th Century

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Historical Context & Origin

Region: China
Material: Carved stone with traces of polychrome pigment; later metal display stand
Period: Qing Dynasty, circa 18th–19th century

Description

A striking carved Chinese stone head depicting a Luohan (Arhat), one of the enlightened disciples of the Buddha revered in Buddhist tradition. The sculpture features strongly modeled facial characteristics, including pronounced brows, rounded cheeks, elongated ears, and an expressive mouth, reflecting the lively and individualized character commonly associated with Luohan figures in Chinese Buddhist art.

The head is carved from solid stone and retains scattered traces of its original polychrome decoration, including faint blue pigment across the crown and remnants of red pigment around the lips. Such painted surfaces were typical of temple sculpture and devotional statuary, which were originally brightly colored.

The sculpture has been mounted on a later black metal display stand.

Features

- Hand-carved stone sculpture

- Depiction of a Luohan (Arhat), enlightened disciple of Buddha

- Expressive facial features with exaggerated brows and elongated ears

- Traces of original painted decoration remain visible

- Mounted on a later metal display stand

- A distinctive example of Chinese Buddhist sculpture

Cultural Significance

In Chinese Buddhism, Luohans (Arhats) are enlightened disciples who have achieved liberation from the cycle of rebirth. They are often represented in temple sculpture and paintings, each figure portrayed with distinctive facial expressions and personalities to symbolize wisdom, spiritual discipline, and enlightenment. Sculptures of Luohans were widely displayed in temples and monasteries throughout China as devotional and symbolic figures.

Condition

With scattered traces of polychrome decoration. General wear, rubbing, and surface scratches consistent with age. The stone surface shows natural weathering. Mounted on a later display stand.

Dimensions (Approximate) 

Overall height: 12.25 in
Width: 5 in
Depth: 4.5 in

Age (Approximate)

150–250 years old

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Description

Historical Context & Origin

Region: China
Material: Carved stone with traces of polychrome pigment; later metal display stand
Period: Qing Dynasty, circa 18th–19th century

Description

A striking carved Chinese stone head depicting a Luohan (Arhat), one of the enlightened disciples of the Buddha revered in Buddhist tradition. The sculpture features strongly modeled facial characteristics, including pronounced brows, rounded cheeks, elongated ears, and an expressive mouth, reflecting the lively and individualized character commonly associated with Luohan figures in Chinese Buddhist art.

The head is carved from solid stone and retains scattered traces of its original polychrome decoration, including faint blue pigment across the crown and remnants of red pigment around the lips. Such painted surfaces were typical of temple sculpture and devotional statuary, which were originally brightly colored.

The sculpture has been mounted on a later black metal display stand.

Features

- Hand-carved stone sculpture

- Depiction of a Luohan (Arhat), enlightened disciple of Buddha

- Expressive facial features with exaggerated brows and elongated ears

- Traces of original painted decoration remain visible

- Mounted on a later metal display stand

- A distinctive example of Chinese Buddhist sculpture

Cultural Significance

In Chinese Buddhism, Luohans (Arhats) are enlightened disciples who have achieved liberation from the cycle of rebirth. They are often represented in temple sculpture and paintings, each figure portrayed with distinctive facial expressions and personalities to symbolize wisdom, spiritual discipline, and enlightenment. Sculptures of Luohans were widely displayed in temples and monasteries throughout China as devotional and symbolic figures.

Condition

With scattered traces of polychrome decoration. General wear, rubbing, and surface scratches consistent with age. The stone surface shows natural weathering. Mounted on a later display stand.

Dimensions (Approximate) 

Overall height: 12.25 in
Width: 5 in
Depth: 4.5 in

Age (Approximate)

150–250 years old

Learn More

Discover the history and spiritual significance of Luohan Temple in Chongqing

View our curated Ancient Chinese Artifacts & Imperial Relics Collection

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