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Old Chinese Woodcut Series - Resting Luóhàn - Old Chinese Woodcut Series - Resting Luóhàn China, 20th century. Wood. L. 17 cm. H. 5.5 cm. Luóhàn lies on a large banana leaf and meditatively holds a mala bead necklace in his left hand. Signs of wear. ''Luóhàn'' is the Chinese transliteration of ''Aluóhàn'' (Arhat in Sanskrit or Arahant in Pali). It refers to a person who has attained enlightenment and is freed from the cycle of birth and death (Samsara).