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Zhutu Bantuojia (Skt. Chuda Panthaka)

Zhutu Bantuojia (Skt. Chuda Panthaka)

1764

Stone carvings after original paintings by Guanxiu

Chinese, ca. 895

Leaning against a hacked and knobbly tree-trunk he rests his hunchback body. One never knows on whom he will turn his back and whom he will receive as a guest. He either welcomes visitors with his two fingers or sweeps them away with his fan. It is impossible to get to close quarters with him, nor will he ever enter into a discussion.

Ink rubbing on paper
51 x 21 1/2 in. (129.5 x 54.6cm)
Eugene Fuller Memorial Collection
45.83.8
location
Not currently on view

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