

Arhat from a series of sixteen Arhats
The image depicts a painting of an Arhat from a series of sixteen Arhats by an unknown artist. The man in the painting is bald and has a long, thin beard and mustache. He wears a light-colored robe with billowy sleeves and sits cross-legged on the ground. The man holds a flyswatter-like object in his right hand. His left hand rests on his knee. The background includes a large flower on the left and a dark-colored area resembling a cave or overhang. The painting has a border with an orange patterned design. The overall color palette is muted, with shades of brown and beige dominating the scene. The man appears to be sitting in a natural setting.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 14th century
- Medium
- Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 330 × 623 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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