Look Again with Ping: Dragon Tamer Luohan 

According to Chinese Buddhism, Luohans (also known as Arhats) are the original disciples of the Buddha and enlightened beings each possessing distinctive pursuits and supernatural powers.
In this episode of 👀 Look Again with Ping, SAM Foster Foundation Curator of Chinese Art FOONG Ping discusses the 14th-century Luohan sculpture on view at the Seattle Asian Art Museum. With his electric stare and gritted teeth, the Luohan summons a dragon from the heavens. In capturing the dragon-animals long associated with life-giving, spring rains-the Luohan is able to prevent droughts and control floods. Watch the video to learn more about this sculpture and stay tuned for more episodes to come!