Carving: Li Tekai, Lohan (Rakan) with Kirin, kylin (Ch’i-lin) and child
2003.14.0007
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Carving: Li Tekai, Lohan (Rakan) with Kirin, kylin (Ch’i-lin) and child (2003.14.0007) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | 18th century |
| Culture | Japanese |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Height) | 20.5 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 14 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 11 cm |
| Weight | 474 g |
| Measuring Remarks | 8 1/2”H. |
| Materials | Plant--Wood--Bamboo |
| Manufacturing Processes | Carved, Polishing |
| Munsell Color Information | Moderate Reddish Brown (10r 3/6) -Robe. Dark Reddish Brown (10r 2/4) -Dog. Dark Reddish Brown (2.5yr 2/4) -Hair. |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | N/A |
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| Description | "A Chinese bamboo carving of a seated Lohan with kylin (Ch’i-lin) and small child. The Ch’i-lin (kirin in Japanese) is sometimes termed the Chinese Unicorn. It is one of the four important mythological animals. (The others are the dragon, phoenix, and tortoise.) The Ch’i-lin is an auspicious creature that represents long life, happiness, illustrious offspring and grandeur. This mythological creature resembles a hairy stag, having a horn (or pair of horns). It is found in both Buddhist and Confucist legend." - Bernie McManus, Appraiser, Woodbury House, Connecticut, 2003. |
| Comparanda | Sotheby’s, Hong Kong, 5/7/2002, sale Ganlan-HK0185, Lot #631, a seated bamboo figure with child on knee and demon at feet, 17th century, 6”H. Sotheby’s, London, 5/7/2000, sale LO0514, Lot #419, bamboo Shoulao group, 19th century, bearded man standing holding a Ruji scepter and staff, boy standing beside holding a peach, 11”H, chipped. |
| Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Fred A. Freund Collection |
| Reproduction | No |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |