Stone Luohan Monk, Scratching Ear spo-enabled The price shown is for

The price shown is for each bowl

wing-like 'flanges' at each end are typical of furniture used throughout China for a religious purpose

the colours have faded and worn over time but it still possible to make out details in blues

These blue versions of our popular pillow boxes are decorated in gold with birds and flowers

It comes from Qinghai in western China and is distinctive of furniture from the region

Stone Luohan Monk, Scratching Ear spo-enabled The price shown is forThe eighteen luohans are Buddhist disciples who have reached the enlightened state of 'Nirvana'. Traditionally they are also the guardians of Buddhist temples, known for their wisdom and courage and ability to ward off evil. Each luohan is shown in a different pose and is named accordingly.