Lot 496 , A Chinese soapstone seated figure of a luohan, 17th / 18th century, 10.5cm

A Chinese soapstone seated figure of a luohan, 17th / 18th century, his robes engraved medallions and clouds highlighted in gilt, remnants of polychrome decoration, the pale green stone with some red veining, 10.5cm
Estimate £300-500

Natural veining to stone, occasional scratching to stone such as the forehead of the figure, large old chip loss to the back of the figure so it will not stay upright on its own.


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