Lot 3197. A small gilt-lacquered wood figure of a seated luohan, Ming dynasty, 17th century; 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm.) high. Estimate $12,000 - $ 18,000. Price realised $30,000. © Christie's Image Ltd 2015.

The emaciated luohan is shown seated with hands held before the body. He wears loose robes draped either side of the bony chest, and a dhoti tied at the waist. His face is crisply carved with prominent cheekbones, short curly beard, mustache and eyebrows, and is set in a contemplative expression. His curly hair is bound by a narrow fillet, box.

Provenance: Private collection, Japan, prior to 1941.

Christie's. FINE CHINESE CERAMICS AND WORKS OF ART, 15 - 16 March 2015, New York, Rockefeller Plaza