PaintingsJapanese15th century

Arhat (Rakan), Monk, and Sleeping Acolyte

Muromachi period, 15th century

Classification

Paintings

Medium

Hanging scroll; ink, color and gold pigment on silk

Culture

Japanese

Period

Muromachi period, 1392-1568

Century

15th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

painting proper: H. 83.2 x W. 37.2 cm (32 3/4 x 14 5/8 in.) mounting, with cord and roller ends: H. 179.7 x W. 55.9 cm (70 3/4 x 22 in.)

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