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Arhats (Chinese: lohan) are the earliest followers of the Buddha and are always found in sets ranging from sixteen to five hundred. This one is not identified, but a Chinese inscription on the top of the lotus base provides a date for this image, placing it within the Ming dynasty (1368–1644). A two-character inscription on the back indicates that the sculpture was the fifth image in a set.

Details

  • Title: Standing Arhat
  • Date Created: 1439
  • Type: Sculpture
  • Rights: Rubin Museum of Art, F1997.31.18
  • Medium: Gilt copper alloy
  • Place of Creation: China
  • Exhibition History: Rubin Museum of Art, "Masterworks: Jewels of the Collection" (03/11/11 - 1/9/12), Rubin Museum of Art, "Earthly Immortals: Arhats in Tibetan Painting" (04/04/08 - 08/18/08), Rubin Museum of Art, "What is it? Himalayan Art" (10/31/06 - 11/12/07), Rubin Museum of Art, "Sacred History: Sages and Stories" (10/02/04 - 10/09/05), Rubin Museum of Art, Reception for Asia Week (03/24/04)

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