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Kashyapa

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Wooden statue of Kashyapa, an arhat, standing on a circular base. The statue is painted with faded red, green, blue and beige colors. The monk has a shaved head and ears that protrude to the sides. He wears a robe, and his hands are clasped together in front of him. His eyes are closed, and his facial expression is calm. He is barefoot. The background is gray with a shadow cast to the right of the statue.

Artwork Details

Date
dated 1700
Medium
Wood with polychrome paint
Culture
Korea
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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