A Chinese patinated and gilt bronze figure of a seated Luohan, right arm resting on his knee holding a bead, the left hand resting on a book, fine and detailed beard and eyebrows and wearing a one petalled crown and jewellery, dressed in a richly pleated robe. 17th-18th century. Weight 1545 g. H. 23 cm.
Provenance: A gift from Sophus Black, 1882–1960, to his friend Harry Lykke Mortensen, 1912–1999, thence by descent.