Mountain Spirit and Tiger
Dateca. 1850
Maker
Korean
Label TextThe Sanshin (Mountain Spirit) is one of the most important indigenous deities in Korea. He is considered a protector of Buddhist temples, many of which are located near mountains. This painting follows the traditional folk representation of the Mountain Spirit: a long-bearded man sitting against a landscape framed by pine trees and accompanied by a tiger, which was considered a sacred animal of the mountains. Donors’ names are listed on the bottom left.
Object number96.19
Photo CreditPhoto: National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, Republic of Korea
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Boundless: Stories of Asian Art, Feb. 8, 2020 - ongoing [on view July 28, 2022 - Jan. 8, 2023].Credit LineGift of Joel Heidel and Adam Heidel
Dimensions34 5/8 × 26 in. (88 × 66 cm)
MediumInk and color on hemp cloth mounted on Masonite
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