Chinese Seated Figure of a Lohan or Enlightened One

Both arms thrown skyward, mouth open, this figure is either cheering or demanding the sky's attention.

This seated porcelain figure of a lohan or enlightened one is from Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province, China, and is contemporary. Lohan are often shown in relaxed, expressive poses with distinct faces and robes, which sets them apart from the calmer and more formal images of the Buddha. Seated figure with a grinning face and a leafy headband raises both arms high with curled fingers. The robe is loose over a bare chest, with a knotted cord at the waist. Bare feet peek from the folded legs under a glossy cream glaze. It is 4 inches wide, 3 deep and 6 high.

Enthusiasm modeled in clay and fully fired.