Cleveland Museum of Art

Lohan (Arhat) Holding a Peach

Date

1662–1722

Medium

porcelain with famille verte overglaze enamel decoration

Culture

China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi reign (1662–1722)

Department

Chinese Art

Institution

Cleveland Museum of Art

Lohan are disciples of Buddha with supernatural powers and eccentric behaviors. This lohan is holding the peach of longevity ( shoutao ), while its mate is holding the fu-dog, symbolizing good luck. With carefree smiles and playful gestures, these two figures embody a humorous attitude and a detachment from worldly affairs. This pair of porcelain figures was perhaps part of a house altar set or a decorative item in a household. This lohan with a bald head wears a monk’s robe made of patches.

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