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Bodhidharma (Daruma)

Kano Sanraku 狩野山楽

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tan, vertically hanging scroll on paper, framed with ornate gold and blue pattern. The figure depicted is a man with a balding head and a beard, shown from the waist up, sitting cross-legged. The man wears a robe with long sleeves. His right ear has an earring. The background of the scroll is a plain light brown color. Two red stamps are on the right side. The man looks to his right with a stern expression.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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