Qing dynasty. Depicting a seated Luohan taming his lion, seated next to a stack of books, dressed in a robe with remnants of decoration. The stone of a yellow-green colouration. Attached to a natural base.
H. 12.5 cm (5 in.) W. 18 cm (7 in.) D. 11.7 cm (4 1/2 in.)

Provenance: Held privately in an important West Coast collection, Victoria, B.C.

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The metal incense burner on the stacks of books may be later. Not yet removed from ivory stand. Likely also a later edition. Condition report available upon request.
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