A Lohan or disciple of Buddha (?), holding a vase. Gouache.

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727457i
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Description

Lohans are followers of the Buddha who reached enlightenment, but have not yet attained the higher state of nirvana. Lohan is the Chinese name, Arhat is the Sanskrit and Rakan the Japanese. They were chosen by the Buddha to remain in this world as immortals, in order to preserve the teachings and help all sentient beings. Each Lohan is depicted seated holding a different attribute

Publication/Creation

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Physical description

1 painting : gouache, on cloth ; cloth 37 x 24 cm

Related material

Forms a pair with : A Lohan or disciple of Buddha (?), holding a book. Gouache. (Wcat)727460i

Reference

Wellcome Collection 727457i

Notes

Forms a pair with another painting (Wellcome Library catalogue no. 727460i)

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