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The Eighteen Arhats
The Eighteen Arhats
The Eighteen Arhats

The Eighteen Arhats

Artist (Chinese, 1547 - after 1628)
Dateca. early 17th century
GeographyChina
MediumGold ink on indigo paper
Dimensions12 3/4 x 87 in. (32.4 x 221 cm)
ClassificationsPaintings
Credit LineGift of Anna Rice Cooke, 1927 (804)
Object number804
DescriptionFigures shown against dark blue background; some are banqueting under trees, others situated in the sea. They are in various postures, some are accompanied by attendants. The background of landscape and sea is faintly delineated in gold, as is also the detail of clothing, etc., of the figures, while their heads, hands, feet are in boldly applied gold paint, which stands out against the dark background. Several seals, two on painting.

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