Statuette de Lohan en stéatite sculptée Chine, fin de la dynastie Ming, XVIIE siècle

assis, le genou gauche relevé vers lui soutenant son coude, sa main gauche se grattant l'oreille, vêtu d'une longue robe brodée laissant sa poitrine découverte, le crâne chauve, marque à deux caractères au dos, socle en bois, marque à deux caractères gravée dans le dos Yu Xuan (Yang Yuxuan)

One hole in the base ; some natural flaws to the back continuing to the chest and knees ; chip and tiny dents around the base.
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The signature corresponds to Yang Yuxuan who was a reknown carver active during the mid-17th century. He came from Zhangpu in Fujian province, and lived most of his life in Fuzhou.