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Ink painting of Bodhidharma in loose robes on a hanging scroll, with calligraphy and red seals in the upper left.

Bodhidharma Crossing the Yangzi River on a Reed

Kano Genshun, before 1641

Ink sketch of Krishna in a river beneath a coiled serpent, with a procession of robed musicians above.

Krishna Subdues the Serpent Kaliya in the Yamuna River: Illustration from a Bhagavata Purana Series

Nainsukh, ca. 1780

Fan-shaped album leaf showing a thatched house, a woman in the doorway, a baby outside, and a leaning tree in ink and light c

House with Woman and Baby

Shibata Zeshin, late 19th century

Painting of two golden fish swimming in a river below a white village with shrines, seated figures and a boat.

Pisces (Mina), from a Mandi Astrology Series

Sajnu, ca. 1810

Hanging scroll of a seated figure in a blue kimono on a green cushion, with red seals at the right edge.

Portrait of Iwai Kumesaburō II

Utagawa Kunisada, ca. 1827-29 (Kansei 10-12)

Six-panel gold screen showing about one hundred children playing in a garden beneath pine and plum trees with a crane.

One Hundred Boys

Kano Einō, 17th century

Handscroll painting of robed courtiers beside a river and blossoming tree, with calligraphy in the margins.

The Tale of Genji

Kaihō Yūsetsu, 17th century

Hanging scroll of a seated man in a gold floral kimono beside a sword, fur cushion and red lacquer object, with calligraphy.

The Actor Arashi Kitsusaburō I (Kichisaburō II) as Prince Koretaka

Shunkōsai Hokushū, 1821

Ink drawing of Hotei pointing upward beside his large sack, with calligraphy and a red seal at upper right.

Hotei Pointing at the Moon

Fūgai Ekun, 1650

Hanging scroll of a courtesan in a patterned robe and ornate hairpins, with calligraphy above her.

Parading Courtesan

Momokawa Shikō, late 18th century

Hanging scroll of a woman in a patterned kimono standing on a veranda beside a bamboo blind as snow falls.

Beauty on a Veranda in Snow

Sakai Hōitsu, ca. 1794-95

Hanging scroll of a standing woman in a black kimono beside a koto, with vertical calligraphy on the left.

Female Entertainer with a Koto

Utagawa Toyoharu, ca. 1785; inscription early 19th century

Fan-shaped painting of a seated courtier and a walking traveler with a staff beside pine trees, mounted in gold brocade.

Scene from the Tales of Ise: “Mount Utsu”

Fukae Roshū, early 18th century

Ink drawing of a robed figure with a tall hat and staff, with vertical calligraphy and a red seal on a hanging scroll.

“Tenmangū,” Sugawara no Michizane as Tenjin Traveling to China

Sengai Gibon, early 19th century

Three hanging scrolls: a seated Zen master with a staff in the center, flanked by ink landscapes with mountains, pagoda and t

Zen Master with Meditation Staff, and Chinese-Style Landscapes

Unkoku Tōeki, probably late 1620s-1644

Hanging scroll of a woman in a patterned kimono beside a blossoming cherry tree, with petals falling against a gold backgroun

Beauty of the Season; Spring

Fujiwara Chikanobu, 18th century

Hanging scroll of a courtesan walking under a parasol with a male attendant and two young attendants in red kimono.

Courtesan on Parade

Miyagawa Isshō, late 1730s-early 1740s

Hanging scroll of a European man in red coat smoking a pipe under a red parasol, with a servant in pink jacket beside him.

Dutchman with a Servant

Kawahara Keiga, early 19th century

Hanging scroll of a courtesan in a red kimono with two attendants in dark kimonos on a checkered floor.

Courtesan and Attendants

Miyagawa Shunsui, late 18th century

Hanging scroll of a woman in a green kimono holding a dark parasol, with a patterned sleeve and red undergarment visible.

Beautiful Lady

Chokosai Eisho, early 19th century

Ink drawing of a monk in a layered straw cape and pointed hat holding a bowl, with calligraphy and red seals above.

The Monk Daitō Kokushi as a Beggar

Shunsō Joshu, early 19th century

Hanging scroll of a woman in a checked kimono holding a snowy umbrella beside a snow-covered pine and railing.

Beauty in Snow

Utagawa Kunimasa

Hanging scroll of a standing courtesan in a red and olive patterned kimono, holding a letter to her mouth.

Courtesan with a Letter in Her Mouth

Chobunsai Eishi, 1756-1815

Ink painting of a fierce bearded monk with bulging eyes and calligraphy above his head, on a hanging scroll.

Portrait of Bodhidharma

Hakuin Ekaku, mid-18th century

Ink painting of a laughing bearded man seated beside a woven basket, with bamboo and a full moon above.

Tōkaibō with a Fishing Basket

Soga Shōhaku, ca. 1768

Ink painting of Bodhidharma, bald and bearded, gazing upward, with calligraphy and a red seal above on a hanging scroll.

Portrait of Daruma

Fūgai Ekun, early 17th century

Hanging scroll portrait of a seated bald monk with staff and brush, red robe, and calligraphy inscription above.

Portrait of the Ōbaku Zen Monk Mu’an Xingtao (Mokuan Shōtō)

Kita Genki, dated 1674

Hanging scroll of a woman drawing a bow beside a seated woman and a kneeling bearded armored man on gold ground.

The Legendary Empress Jingū

Kōsai Hokushin, mid-19th century

Six-panel gold screen of people strolling and picnicking under cherry blossoms and pines beside a pagoda, with gold clouds.

Amusements at Higashiyama in Kyoto

Studio of Kano Sadanobu, early 1620s

Painting of Krishna in a tree above bathing women, with herders and cattle on a green hillside, framed in red.

"Krishna Steals the Clothing of the Gopis (Female Cowherds)", Folio from the Devotional Text of the Bhagavata Purana

The Early Master at the Court of Mandi, ca. 1640