Yuima

anonymous, 1400 - 1500

Yuima, an Indian Buddhist, was known for his encyclopaedic knowledge of the religion. He was esteemed in Japan and China for his insight and for his special respect for family values. This painting may have been part of a larger work showing Yuima in the kind of philosophical discussion in which he excelled.

  • Artwork typehanging scroll
  • Object numberAK-MAK-164
  • Dimensionsheight 56.5 cm x width 47.7 cm, height 141 cm x width 59.7 cm, width 635 mm, diameter 43 mm, diameter 26 mm, height 7.5 cm x width 67 cm x depth 8 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Yuima

  • Object type

  • Object number

    AK-MAK-164

  • Description

    Portret van Yuima. In houten doos.


Creation

  • Creation

    anonymous, Japan

  • Dating

    1400 - 1500

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    • height 56.5 cm x width 47.7 cm
    • height 141 cm x width 59.7 cm
    • width 635 mm
    • diameter 43 mm
    • diameter 26 mm
    • height 7.5 cm x width 67 cm x depth 8 cm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    On loan from the Royal Asian Art Society in The Netherlands (purchase Herman Karel Westendorp, 1931)

  • Copyright

  • Provenance

    …; collection Prof. Dr. Ernst Grosse (1862-1927);{Note RMA.}…; purchased from his widow by Herman Karel Westendorp (1868-1941);{Note RMA.} from whom, fl. 1,200, to the Vereniging van Vrienden der Aziatische Kunst, 1931;{Note RMA.} from whom on loan to the museum, 1972


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