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A SOAPSTONE CARVING OF A LUOHAN A SOAPSTONE FIGURE OF NAGASENA, THE EAR-PICKING
17th/18th century ARHAT
The seated arhat with long incised robes that cover the bald head, Qing Dynasty
the bearded face with a serene expression, the hands cradling an The seated Luohan wearing long incised robes, the left hand raised
implement, the stone of a rich caramel hue. and delving into the ear with a rod, the stone of a mottled beige and
7cm (2 3/4in) high red hue, wood stand.
7.5cm (3in) high (2).
£3,000 - 5,000
CNY26,000 - 43,000 HK$30,000 - 50,000 £800 - 1,200
CNY6,900 - 10,000 HK$8,000 - 12,000

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