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Buddhist luohans crossing the sea to the palace of the dragon king

Unidentified artist

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown painting on rectangular canvas. Figures in loose robes, some seated on ground or on rocks. One figure on far left sits on low table. Four figures on right appear to be floating on water. A dragon on far right. A tree on far right with exposed roots. Water depicted on right side. Several small animals. Figures seem to be moving from left to right.

Artwork details

Date:
late 16th–early 17th century
Medium:
Handscroll; ink on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 263 px
Museum record:
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