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18th Century Painting of a Chinese Lohan

Period

18th Century

Materials

Gouche on rice paper, giltwood, glass

Dimensions

W.	45.5 in;	H.	73.75 in;	D.	3 in;
W.	115.57 cm;	H.	187.33 cm;	D.	7.62 cm;

Condition

Good. Wear consistant with age and use.

Creation Date

18th Century

Description

Large painting of a Chinese Lohan with flowing hair, mustache, beard and black headdress, wearing a colorful red loosely draped robe decorated with blue dragons and flowers, green lining, holding an ivory sword. There is a shield enclosing Chinese characters.

Gouche on rice paper, gilded frame, black silk shantung mount, gilded narrow inner mount.

Lohans are well-known for their great wisdom, courage and supernatural power. Due to their abilities to ward off evil, Lohans have become guardian angels of the Buddhist temple.

Styles / Movements

Asian Art

Dealer Reference Number

5955

Incollect Reference Number

273830