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Sakyamuni on an elephant

Formerly attributed to Su Hanchen (active early to mid-12th century)

Sakyamuni is seated on a white elephant with elaborate trappings. He is carrying a ruyi scepter and is accompanied by two attendants carrying scrolls. The figures are in a landscape with clouds and with a tree bearing red flowers. No seals, inscriptions or labels.

Date

16th-17th century

Type

Painting

Medium

Ink and color on silk

Department

NMAA

Institution

National Museum of Asian Art

Object number

fsg_F1906.270

Credit

Gift of Charles Lang Freer