Minneapolis Institute of Art
Priest Xianzi (Kensu) Catching a Shrimp
Shōjō Shōkadō
- Date
- first half 17th century
- Medium
- Hanging scroll, ink on paper
- Department
- Asian Art
- Institution
- Minneapolis Institute of Art
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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