CHINA, MING Dynasty (1368-1644) - (DEPOSIT NEEDED - NO LIVE BID FOR THIS LOT) Large standing Luohan statue, in wood with traces of polychromy and lacquer in relief. Depicted standing on a rock, arms slightly raised, robe adorned with flowers. (Misses, head detached.) Height Height : 60 cm Bibliography: - Similar sculpture reproduced in Compendium of collections in the Palace Museum, Sculpture, t.9, Figures in wood, bamboo and dry lacquer, The Forbiddent City Publishing house, 2009, p. 108 Expert : Cabinet PORTIER - Alice Jossaume

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