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Arhat from a series of sixteen Arhats

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Museum record:
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