Arhat holding a shoe

18th–19th century

Not on view

Although not represented in Indian or Southeast Asian art, luohans (Sanskrit: arhats) play an important role in China, where they appear in both religious painting and sculpture and as a theme in the decorative arts. Originally the disciples of the Historical Buddha Shakyamuni, luohans are understood as protectors of Buddhism and the devout.

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清竹雕持履羅漢
Title: Arhat holding a shoe
Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Date: 18th–19th century
Culture: China
Medium: Bamboo
Dimensions: H. 8 in. (20.3 cm); W. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); D. 3 in. (7.6 cm)
Classification: Bamboo
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1999
Object Number: 1999.198
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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