Bukan and His Tiger
Date17th century
Label TextFenggan (Japanese: Bukan) was a legendary Chan monk who lived in China during the Tang dynasty (618–907). Known for his eccentric behaviors, he was accompanied by a tiger. In Chinese and later Japanese ink painting, Fenggan or Bukan and his tiger became a well-depicted subject.
Object number97.16
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 Dr. Kazuko Uno Bill in memory of Kinuta and Ryoko Uno
Dimensions43 1/2 x 23 1/2 in.
Image: 29.5 x 34.2 cm
MediumInk on paper
Persian
late 15th - 16th century
Object number: 47.95
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