Head of a Luohan
Unknown
Northern Song, Liao, or Jin dynasty, c. 11th century
Medium
Hollow dry lacquer
Dimensions
28.6 × 18 × 20 cm (11 1/4 × 7 1/16 × 7 7/8 in.)
Classification
lacquer
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
88724
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...