Arhat (Rakan), Monk, and Sleeping Acolyte
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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