Hotei Pointing at the Moon

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Hotei Pointing at the Moon

Alternate Title: 布袋図

Japan, early to mid-17th century
Paintings; scrolls
Hanging scroll; ink on paper
Image: 15 5/8 x 9 5/8 in. (39.7 x 24.4 cm); Mount: 49 7/16 x 13 1/4 in. (126.6 x 33.6 cm)
Gift of Murray Smith (AC1997.19.2)
Japanese Art
Not currently on public view

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