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Embroideries of Four Arhats
CHINA; Late 19th–early 20th century; By Shen Shou; 50.8 x 32.7 cm; Shen Shou Art Gallery, Nantong, Jiangsu, China
These silk embroideries of four Arhats were created by Shen Shou, a well-known artist of the late 19th and early 20th century.
The Arhat with Long Eyebrows wears a long flowing robe while sitting on a throne of roots. He raises his eyes and holds up his eyebrows with his right hand. The Arhat with the Divine Finger is seated on a meditation mat, with piles of books behind him. As he points his finger to the sky, a stream of smoke rises up from the tip of his finger. The Arhat with a Long Stick resembles a monk in baggy robes, holding a stick high up in the air. The Arhat with a Beard is shown in a long flowing robe with sleeves hanging down to the ground. He looks upwards to one side and has his arms outstretched. |
