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Portrait of Jion Daishi (Guiji)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Portrait of a bald man wearing a brown robe with black and gold lining, and a monk's sash. He wears white socks and white sandals. His body faces left and his head faces right. Two blocks of Japanese text are in the top corners. The artwork has a gold background with a patterned border.

Artwork Details

Date
14th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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