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Arhat
Hva-Shang
(painting no. 52)
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Shelley & Donald Rubin |
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141x73cm (55.75x28.75in) |
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Ground Mineral Pigment, Fine Gold Line |
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Hvashang is one of the two "arhats" added to Chinese buddhist iconography. He always appears fat, shirtless and clutching a rosary and is often seen with cavorting children. In this capacity he seems to represent protection for children.
M. Mokotoff 12-98
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