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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nTitle<\/strong>:\u00a0 Lohan 1<\/p>\n\n\n\n Artist<\/strong>: Unidentified <\/p>\n\n\n\n Culture<\/strong>: Chinese<\/p>\n\n\n\n Medium<\/strong>: Ivory Sculpture<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dimensions<\/strong>: 7 x 4in <\/p>\n\n\n\n Repository<\/strong>: Connecticut College, New London<\/p>\n\n\n\n Description<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Lohan 1 is depicted in a relaxed state, sitting comfortably on a wooden chair. Like many of his buddhist companions, he fashions a cleanly shaved head. Beneath his chair is a small animal. I have identified this Lohan as Nakula, known also as Pakula or Vakula. Nakula was once a warrior of great strength, but relinquished his powers and his days of violence to become a monk. Through constant meditation he attained enlightenment. Nakula is often represented with a mongoose as his emblem, or a three-legged frog under his left arm. Sometimes he is meditating or teaching with a little boy beside him. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Title<\/strong>:\u00a0 Lohan 2<\/p>\n\n\n\n Artist<\/strong>: Unidentified <\/p>\n\n\n\n Culture<\/strong>: Chinese<\/p>\n\n\n\n Medium<\/strong>: Ivory Sculpture<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dimensions<\/strong>: 7 x 4in <\/p>\n\n\n\n Repository<\/strong>: Connecticut College, New London<\/p>\n\n\n\n Description<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Lohan 2 presents a subtle smile on his face, which is a common characteristic in Buddhist art. Contentment is a sign of enlightment. We see the powerful presence of a dragon staff in his left hand, dragons in Chinese culture symbolize great power, good luck and strength. The Lohan has long distinct eyebrows which set him apart from the others sculptures in our collection. Similar to most buddhas, Lohan 2 also has a shaved head. I have identified this Lohan as Pindola the Bh\u0101radv\u0101ja, known also Long-Eyebrow Monk. Pindola is said to have excelled in occult and psychic powers. Although, he was once punished by the Buddha for misusing his socery to impress simple, ignorant people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Title<\/strong>:\u00a0 Lohan 5<\/p>\n\n\n\n Artist<\/strong>: Unidentified <\/p>\n\n\n\n Culture<\/strong>: Chinese<\/p>\n\n\n\n Medium<\/strong>: Ivory Sculpture<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dimensions<\/strong>: 7 x 4in <\/p>\n\n\n\n Repository<\/strong>: Connecticut College, New London<\/p>\n\n\n\n Description<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Lohan 5 appears to be in good spirits, signifinging enlightenment. We see the meaningful presence of a dragon wrapped around his body, an important symbol in Chinese culture. Animals as emblems and pets continues to be a recurring theme amongst the lohan sculptures. Similar to most buddhas, Lohan 5 has a shaved head. I have identified this Lohan as Panthaka. Panthaka is the older brother of Chulapanthaka, the eleventh of the Sixteen Arhats. He was known as a remarkable scholar who taught hundreds of students. Panthaka, or Ta, strived to become an Arhat after listening to a monk explain the Buddha\u2019s teaching of interdependent origination. After fufilling this goal, he carried on to teach Dharma widely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Title<\/strong>:\u00a0 Lohan 7<\/p>\n\n\n\n Artist<\/strong>: Unidentified <\/p>\n\n\n\n Culture<\/strong>: Chinese<\/p>\n\n\n\n Medium<\/strong>: Ivory Sculpture<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dimensions<\/strong>: 7 x 4in <\/p>\n\n\n\n Repository<\/strong>: Connecticut College, New London<\/p>\n\n\n\n Description<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n The sculpture of Lohan 7 contrasts the other Arhats in the collection with its stern facial expression and thin lines of hair. Lohan 7 sits cross-legged on a stone and firmly grips a tall book, he is accompanied by a deer-like animal. I have identified this Lohan as Sup\u0101ka, known also as Gopaka (meaning the protector). Gopaka is often represented holding a large book to show his dedication to the buddhist teachings and his willingness to teach others. Gopaka is known to impart his knowledge of the arts, sciences and discriminating awareness, which enable his followers to teach the Dharma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Title<\/strong>:\u00a0 Lohan 18<\/p>\n\n\n\n Artist<\/strong>: Unidentified <\/p>\n\n\n\n Culture<\/strong>: Chinese<\/p>\n\n\n\n Medium<\/strong>: Ivory Sculpture<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dimensions<\/strong>: 7 x 4in <\/p>\n\n\n\n Repository<\/strong>: Connecticut College, New London<\/p>\n\n\n\n Description<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n The last and final Lohan documented in Connecticut College\u2019s Asian Art Collection is Lohan 18. He is depicted as a round, jolly Arhat holding a long beaded necklace with a small creature on his left shoulder. I have identified this Lohan as Angida, he is not known by any other name. According to legend, Angida was an Indian snake-catcher whose aim was to prevent the snakes from biting passers-by. After the snakes were caught, he would remove the venomous fangs and then release them into the mountains. It was due to this kindness of heart that Angida was able to attain enlightenment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/diluo.digital.conncoll.edu\/Asianart\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Lohan02-1.jpg\")
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