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Su Shi Riding a Donkey

Bokudō Sojun

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a man riding a donkey. The man wears a hat and holds an umbrella. He sits on a donkey; both appear to be in motion. In the background, there are trees and hills. The artwork has a brown background with a blue and gold border.

Artwork Details

Date
early 15th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink and gold on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
418 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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