19th C. Qing Dynasty Wood Lohan Statue, Consecration Niche
Ca. 1800–1900 CE. East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th century CE. A carved wooden figure of a monk standing on a plinth, hands clasped in front of the chest in Anjali Mudra (also known as Namaskara Mudra), a gesture of reverence. The figure wears a monk's robe with a red collar crossed at the neck and secured with a clasp. The robe falls in two sections: the upper section is blue-green with leaf-like designs, over a lime-green lower section. The garment is framed by sleeves with decorative borders. The face depicts an elderly man, with wrinkles on the forehead and around the mouth. The eyes are polished black glass, set within defined lids. A carved niche on the back of the figure indicates that it was consecrated in an eye-opening ceremony, a ritual in which sacred elements would have been placed within the statue to imbue it with spiritual significance. Size: 33" H x 8.5" W x 5.8" D (83.8 cm H x 21.6 cm W x 14.7 cm D); on included custom stand: 35" H (88.9 cm H).
Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection, acquired from 1990 - 2005
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Item #193619
Condition
Some stable fissures to wood in areas, as well as nicks, chips, and areas of old, inactive insect damage, all commensurate with age. Otherwise, intact and very nice with impressive remaining pigments and detail. Good preservation of eyes. Light patina in areas.
Ca. 1800–1900 CE. East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th century CE. A carved wooden figure of a monk standing on a plinth, hands clasped in front of the chest in Anjali Mudra (also known as Namaskara Mudra), a gesture of reverence. The figure wears a monk's robe with a red collar crossed at the neck and secured with a clasp. The robe falls in two sections: the upper section is blue-green with leaf-like designs, over a lime-green lower section. The garment is framed by sleeves with decorative borders. The face depicts an elderly man, with wrinkles on the forehead and around the mouth. The eyes are polished black glass, set within defined lids. A carved niche on the back of the figure indicates that it was consecrated in an eye-opening ceremony, a ritual in which sacred elements would have been placed within the statue to imbue it with spiritual significance. Size: 33" H x 8.5" W x 5.8" D (83.8 cm H x 21.6 cm W x 14.7 cm D); on included custom stand: 35" H (88.9 cm H).
Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection, acquired from 1990 - 2005
SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).For those not using LiveAuctioneers' Live Ship program, Artemis Fine Arts offers expert in-house packing and worldwide shipping. With over 20 years of experience, our team provides careful, reliable, and affordable service. For a quick quote on this lot, please contact support@artemisfinearts.com prior to the auction, or call 720-890-7700.
PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception.
Item #193619
Condition
Some stable fissures to wood in areas, as well as nicks, chips, and areas of old, inactive insect damage, all commensurate with age. Otherwise, intact and very nice with impressive remaining pigments and detail. Good preservation of eyes. Light patina in areas.
