Ivory Statuette of Arhat or Lohan

Datec.1900

Place of ManufactureAsia

MediumMaterial: ivory; wood; metal; enamel; silver wire

DimensionsOverall (height includes base; width is for figurine): 32 x 6.9 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineGift of Hugh Gordon

Object number2009.021.003

DescriptionIvory figure with fine black details, is an Arhat wearing a long flowing robe and carrying a fly whisk and a staff with a dragon's head. He has long hanging eyebrows and the top of his head is bald. There is a custom wooden base or dais that is embellished with cloissonÚ and inlaid with silver wire.

Status

Not on view