Head of a Luohan

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

This monumental sculpture likely represents the elderly monk Kashyapa, a direct disciple of the historical Buddha Shakyamuni and one of the original luohans. It was probably once part of a triad along with Shakyamuni and Ananda, another luohan disciple.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Met's collection of Asian art—more than 35,000 objects, ranging in date from the third millennium B.C. to the twenty-first century—is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. Each of the many civilizations of Asia is represented by outstanding works, providing an unrivaled experience of the artistic traditions of nearly half the world.

Metropolitan Museum of Art