A Beautiful Sandstone Head of a Lohan – 18th/19th Cty.
January 2013 Auction by Far East Asian Art

This handsome stone carving of the head of a lohan dates from the middle of the 18th to the early 18th century. It is mounted on a custom wooden stand - probably rosewood. We believe the stone to be sandstone. The head is in excellent condition – a tiny frit on the bottom lobe of the right ear is the only thing we could find. The carving is beautiful with the face of the lohan showing great wisdom and serenity. The head measures 2 ¼” high by 1 ½” deep by 1 ¼” wide...