A JAPANESE IRON STATUE OF PINDOLA19th centuryThe realistically cast 'tiger-taming' luohan with a serene expression, depicted seated in a relaxed position, slightly looking back and with his left elbow leaning on the acquiescent beast, balancing a slender ruyi in his left hand, and resting on his knee his right hand, adorned in a loose monastic robe draped over his body, revealing his chest. 71.5cm (28 1/8) highFootnotes:The Property of a GentlemanProvenance : Gisèle Croës, s.a., arts d'extrême-orient, BrusselsA Belgian private collection, acquired from the above on 26 May 2000This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's .