Seated arhat
This arhat—an enlightened disciple of the Buddha—has a complex construction. Clay modeled over a solid-wood core forms the seated figure, and in some areas, textiles provide structural support with paper overlaid and painted. The Sanskrit characters on the back are similar to those found in Kashyapa sculpture. Unlike other Buddhist sculptures on display, X-ray scans reveal no hidden cavities or offerings.
Artwork Details
- 목조 나한상 조선
- 木造羅漢像 朝鮮
- Title: Seated arhat
- Period: Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)
- Date: 18th–19th century
- Culture: Korea
- Medium: Clay, wood, textile, paper, pigment
- Dimensions: H. 17 in. (43.2 cm); W. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); D. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm)
- Classification: Sculpture
- Credit Line: Gift of Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, 1942
- Object Number: 42.25.7
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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