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Seated Arhat

Shōun Genkei

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a statue of a seated man, titled "Seated Arhat" by the artist Shōun Genkei. The statue is made of dark brown material, possibly wood or metal, with a weathered appearance. The man is depicted sitting cross-legged on the floor with his hands resting on his lap. He wears a robe with long sleeves that drape over his legs. His head is shaved, and he has a rounded face with a subtle smile. The background of the image is a plain gray wall, and the statue sits on a dark brown surface.

Artwork Details

Date
1688–95
Medium
One of a set of five hundred; wood with lacquer, color, and gold leaf
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
423 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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