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Hōtei Pointing to the Moon

Shinno Noami

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vertical hanging scroll painting on beige paper. Black border around edges with gold bands at top and bottom. A simple black ink drawing depicts a man sitting on the ground. He faces left with head tilted back. Left leg bent with foot flat on ground. Right leg extended to the side. Right hand raised with index finger pointing. The man wears a loose robe that flows around him in folds. A small red stamp is in the bottom right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
15th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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