AN IMPRESSIVE POLYCHROME, GILT-DECORATED AND CARVED HONGMU LUOHAN BED19TH CENTURYThe three-part, stepped back and two-panel sides are elaborately carved on one side with animated dragons amidst clouds, and painted in red, green and white pigments and further decorated in gilt, and is set in the thick frame carved with stylized bats in flight and mythical beasts on the protruding arms, the reverse decorated with a lacquer panel with landscape scenes. The whole is raised on thick legs of square section terminating in scroll-feet and carved with upturned acanthus leaves, joined by a pierced apron carved with three dragon medallions amidst clouds interspersed with bats in flight.42 1⁄4 in. (107.3 cm.) high, 75 3⁄4 in. (192.4 cm.) wide, 60 1⁄4 in. (153 cm.) deep