Priest Xianzi (Kensu) Catching a Shrimp

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Priest Xianzi (Kensu) Catching a Shrimp

Shōjō ShōkadōLinkedCulture matchlcp-e3b114581fad

Date
first half 17th century
Medium
Hanging scroll, ink on paper
Department
Asian Art
Institution
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Object ID
31442

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The semi-legendary 9th-century Chinese priest Xianzi (Jap. Kensu 蜆子) is catching a shrimp that he is going to eat in conflict with Zen Buddhism. Japan, Asia

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Gift of Allegra and Paul Parker

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