Mu Shi (No Action)

Japan

Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century

  • Titles Mu Shi (No Action) (Proper)
  • Artist Japan
  • Medium ink on silk
  • Dimensions 72 x 40 in. (182.9 x 101.6 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Dr. and Mrs. M. Bruce Sullivan, 1999.180
  • Work Type hanging scroll
  • Classification Paintings

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