Lohan (Arhat) Holding a Peach; Lohan (Arhat) Holding a Fu Dog
Unknown Artist
1662–1722
Medium
porcelain with famille verte overglaze enamel decoration
Dimensions
24.3 × 12.6 cm
Classification
Ceramic
Department
Chinese Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
Severance and Greta Millikin Collection
Accession Number
1964.191
About this artwork
Luohan are disciples of Buddha with supernatural powers and eccentric behaviors. One luohan is holding the peach of longevity (shoutao),the other is holding the fu-dog, symbolizing good luck. With carefree smiles and playful gestures, these two figures embody a humorous attitude and a detachment from worldly affairs. This pair of porcelain figures was perhaps part of a house altar set or a decorative item in a household.