Daruma

Sengai Gibon, 1750 - 1837

According to tradition, the monk Daruma transmitted Zen teaching to China. He is said to have meditated for nine years, his face turned towards the wall. Such portraits served as objects of devotion, reminding the Zen pupil of Buddhist doctrines. Sengai imbues Daruma with a sense of humanity and gentle humour, and an inquisitive sternness is reflected in his wise gaze.

  • Artwork typehanging scroll
  • Object numberAK-MAK-1802
  • Dimensionsheight 66.8 cm x width 34.4 cm
  • Physical characteristicsinkt op papier

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Daruma

  • Object type

  • Object number

    AK-MAK-1802

  • Description

    Daruma.

Creation

  • Creation

    painter: Sengai Gibon

  • Dating

    1750 - 1837

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Material and technique

  • Physical description

    inkt op papier

  • Dimensions

    height 66.8 cm x width 34.4 cm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    On loan from the Royal Asian Art Society in The Netherlands (gift F. Hess, 2018)

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

  • Menno Fitski, 'Het geluid van kikkers. De passie van Felix Hess voor Japanse zenschilderkunst', Aziatische Kunst 50/3 (2020), pp. 69-81 and loose folding plate.

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