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The Zen Monk Dongshan Crossing a Stream 

Exhibition information
There are currently no plans to exhibit this artwork at the TNM Collection Exhibitions.

The monk Dongshan experienced enlightenment upoin seeing his shadow reflected while crossing a river on a pilgrimage. The artist's placement of the scene in the lower part of the frame is unconventional.

Cultural property designation
Important Cultural Property
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Artist
Attributed to Ma Yuan (dates unknown)
Period/Century
Southern Song dynasty, 13th century
Country/Origin
China
Excavation site
Material
Ink and light color on silk
Size
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Donor
Collection reference no.
TA-138
Genre
Asian Painting
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