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Laozi riding an ox
Laozi riding an ox

Laozi riding an ox

Artist (Japanese, 1750 - 1837)
Place of OriginJapan
Dateapprox. 1830-1837
PeriodEdo period (1615-1868)
CultureJapanese
MaterialsInk on paper
DimensionsH. 18 7/16 in x W. 20 1/4 in, H. 46.8 cm x W. 51.4 cm (image); H. 53 in x W. 22 5/8 in, H. 134.6 cm x W. 57.5 cm (overall)
Credit LineGift from The Collection of George Gund III
Object number2016.50
DepartmentJapanese Art
ClassificationsPainting
On View
Not on view
SignedSigned: cipher signature "kao" Sealed: "Sengai"
Provenance Statement
Milne Henderson, London, until 1985; sold to George Gund III, November 20, 1985; donated to the AAM by Estate of George Gund III in 2016.
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