Why this Buddhist Monk statue defies traditional depictions of religious figures
Arhat (Luohan), c. 1000 (Liao dynasty), glazed stoneware, China (The Metropolitan Museum of Art). Video from The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Why this Buddhist Monk statue defies traditional depictions of religious figures
Title | Arhat (Luohan) |
Artist(s) | Unrecorded artist |
Dates | c. 1000 |
Places | Asia / East Asia / China |
Period, Culture, Style | Liao dynasty |
Artwork Type | Sculpture |
Material | Clay, Ceramic glaze |
Technique |