Ink Drawing of The Sixteen Arhats
kyokai tōryū (1779 – 1853)
Discover Kyokai Tōryū (Kaiten Ekō), a Japanese Zen monk & artist famed for his 16 Arhat ink drawings. Explore Edo-period art, Buddhist themes, and serene landscapes.
Museum of Zen Buddhist Culture (Setagaya, Japan)
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About this artwork
- Title: Ink Drawing of The Sixteen Arhats
- Artist: kyokai tōryū
- Year: 1851
- Format: Tall
- Copyright status: Public domain
- Where to see it: Museum of Zen Buddhist Culture
- Color palette: Pastels
- Perceived brightness: brilliant

