A GILT-LACQUER WOOD FIGURE OF AN ASCETIC LUOHAN YUAN / EARLY MING DYNASTY

seated in rajalilasana wearing billowing robes falling in ample folds over his knees, leaving his chest bare revealing an emaciated torso, eyes downcast with a meditative expression

There is some extensive wear to the original lacquer gilding as visible on the photo. The right arm has been broken and reattached and there further restoration to the toes on both feet, as well as occasional chips and losses overall, all consistent with age. Overall still in good presentation stage and a rather moving sculpture.
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