Chinese Elephant order Riding Luohan 18 Arhats Figurine Porcelain Ceramic Statue Sculpture Buddha Buddhism 騎象羅漢 十八羅漢 Asian Vintage 10.25"

- This vintage handmade and hand painted porcelain figurine of the Chinese Elephant Riding Luohan 騎象羅漢 (Qixiang Luohan) of the 18 Arhats 十八羅漢 captures the compassionate expression of the Buddha disciple perfectly. He is depicted with a white crackled glaze robe sitting steady on top of the elephant while chanting Buddha's sutras from the open scroll in his hands. He is known for having a heart for humanity.
- The 18 Arhats are considered to be the original followers of (Gautama) Buddha who have followed the "Noble Eightfold Path" and attained enlightenment. They have reached Nirvana and are free of worldly afflictions. They were charged to protect the Buddhist faith.
- ESTIMATED AGE: Mid 20th Century

SPECIFICATIONS (Approximately)
- 10.25” height x 6.75” width x 3.75” depth
- 2.8 lbs (unpacked)

CONDITION
- Very GOOD: Slight wear throughout
- A couple of tiny dings/scratches on elephant belly and above left eye order (see pic)
- A small hairline crack on glazed surface of elephant's hind leg (see pic)
- Bottom of elephant trunk is slightly worn off (see pic)


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