Jianuojiafacuo (Skt. Kanakavatsa)

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Jianuojiafacuo (Skt. Kanakavatsa)

1764

Stone carvings after original paintings by Guanxiu

Chinese, ca. 895

In him the five attributes of man (form, perception, consciousness, action, knowledge) and the six senses (sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch, thought) are miraculously varied. By pointing up his finger he sets the Heavenly Dragon at nought. He dwells among trees and rocks and hair grows on his hands and feet. You may ask why scissors should not be used on him. But who shears the pig and deer?

Ink rubbing on paper

51 x 21 1/2 in. (129.5 x 54.6cm)

Eugene Fuller Memorial Collection

45.83.12

Not currently on view

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