Porcelain with polychrome painting
China, Republic period, early 20th century
Each with a large inscription
Therein signed and dated (gengwu year, 1930)
In total three artist seals (including ‘Wan yin’)
Fine painting of two seated Luohans
Foldable wooden frame
Overall dimensions: 25.5 x 36.5 cm
Size of each painting: 20.5 x 13 cm
Good condition
Provenance: Private collection Germany
Very fine painting quality with detailed faces in a folding wooden frame with ebonized border

This pair of decorative porcelain paintings comes from the Republic period in China. Depicted are seated Luohan or an Arhat in polychrome colors. The figures belong to the 18 Arhats, named Pindola Bharadvaja, who were asked by the Buddha to remain on earth to spread the Dharma. The fine painting can be especially admire by the individually worked faces and their wrinkled robes. Each item features a large inscription with signature and date (gengwu year, 1930). In total three artist seals (including ‘Wan yin’) can be identified. The paintings are mounted in a foldable wooden frame.



The porcelain paintings are in good condition with hardly any signs of age and wear. The frame shows small nicks. The overall dimensions are 25.5 x 36.5 cm and the size of each painting is ca. 20.5 x 13 cm.

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