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Gama Sennin

Shūzan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a man with a long white beard and hair, wearing a short loincloth with a leaf pattern. He is barefoot and has his right hand down by his side, palm facing inwards. His left hand covers the mouth of a frog-like creature behind him. The sculpture is made of a light-colored material, possibly ivory or wood, with darker shading to indicate depth and texture. The background is a plain gray color. The title of the piece is "Gama Sennin" and it is attributed to the artist Shūzan.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
416 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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