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Luohan, after a set attributed to Guanxiu

Unidentified

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white drawing of a man sitting cross-legged. The man has a bald head, mustache and goatee. He wears a dark robe with light-colored lines. His right arm is bent at the elbow, with the hand near his face and index finger extended. His left hand rests on his knee. The background is dark with some lighter areas and Chinese writing in the top and bottom margins.

Artwork Details

Date
stone carved in 1757; rubbing 18th or 19th century?
Medium
Ink on paper
Culture
China
Dimensions
280 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
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