Gerard Hawthorn LTD, Hampshire, England; Acquired by current owner from above, March 26, 2003.

A Chinese Carved Soapstone Figure of Luohan, Ming dynasty 4 x 3-1/4 inches (10.2 x 8.3 cm) Intricately carved figure of Luohan in serene facial expression, with two hands holding a branch of lotus bud. The figure with his robe draping down from he shoulders, the robe with an incised and gilt-decorated band with lotus and scrolling waves. Seated in royal ease position, on a compressed drum-form base, the top incise-decorated with scrolling foliage, the sides carved in low relief with auspicious animals against swirling wave. PROVENANCE: Gerard Hawthorn LTD, Hampshire, England; Acquired by current owner from above, March 26, 2003. Property from the Kestenband Collection HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

In overall very good condition commensurate of age and exposure; painted pigment loss, consistent of age and handling; minor loss to portion of figure's proper left earring; professional restorations to the fingers on the left hand; scattered areas of losses with fillings along the top and bottom edges of the oval base; area of possible restoration to the corner of the robe on the right side. Please refer to additional condition photos to see detail.