1484 Chinese Ming Dynasty Figure of a Luohan, Burrell Collection, Pollok Park, Glasgow
This Luohan figure dates to the Chenghua period of the Ming Dynasty. The Chenghua Emperor (Chinese: 成化; pinyin: Chénghuà; 9 December 1447 – 9 September 1487), born Zhu Jianshen, was Emperor of the Ming dynasty in China, between 1464 and 1487. His era name "Chenghua" means "accomplished change".
Luohan are Buddhist disciples who have attained wisdom but who remain on earty to help others attain enlightenment. This figure would have originally been installed in a temple.
1484 Chinese Ming Dynasty Figure of a Luohan, Burrell Collection, Pollok Park, Glasgow
This Luohan figure dates to the Chenghua period of the Ming Dynasty. The Chenghua Emperor (Chinese: 成化; pinyin: Chénghuà; 9 December 1447 – 9 September 1487), born Zhu Jianshen, was Emperor of the Ming dynasty in China, between 1464 and 1487. His era name "Chenghua" means "accomplished change".
Luohan are Buddhist disciples who have attained wisdom but who remain on earty to help others attain enlightenment. This figure would have originally been installed in a temple.