Eight Daoist Immortals Crossing the Sea

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Eight Daoist Immortals Crossing the Sea

1915

Senrei Hata (Japanese, 1864–1929)

Senrei Hata studied with Suzuki Hyakunen, whose Gathering at the Orchid Pavilion is also in the Museum's collection. Hata was known for his use of Chinese themes, such as the eight Daoist immortals he depicted on this pair of screens (see link above). In this popular tale, each of the eight immortals eagerly shows his magic power by using different means to cross the sea. A pine tree, a tortoise, and a crane--traditional Chinese symbols of long life--are depicted with the immortals.

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Object Details

Title:

Eight Daoist Immortals Crossing the Sea
Six-Fold Screen

Date:

1915

Artist:

Senrei Hata (Japanese, 1864–1929)

Medium:

Ink, color, and gold on paper; silver leaf on verso; mounted as one of a pair of six-fold screens

Dimensions:

Inner panels: 6 feet 1 inches × 23 3/4 inches (185.4 × 60.3 cm) Outer panels: 6 feet 1 inches × 24 3/4 inches (185.4 × 62.9 cm)

Classification:

Paintings

Credit Line:

Bequest of Muriel Shapp, 2000

Accession Number:

2000-56-1a--f

Geography:

Made in Japan, Asia

Context:

Period: Taishō Period (1912-1926) Reign: Taishō Emperor (1912-1926)

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