Three Sages and Lotuses

Sessô Tôyô (Japanese, 1420–1506)

15th century

Medium/TechniqueOne from a set of three hanging scrolls; ink on paper

Dimensions33.3 x 46.4cm (13 1/8 x 18 1/4in.)

Credit LineGift of Robert Treat Paine, Jr.

Accession number53.509

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ClassificationsPaintings

Collections

Asia

ProvenanceCollection of the Bishamondô, Yamashina. 1928, Robert Treat Paine, Jr. (b. 1900 - d. 1965), Cambridge, MA [see note]; 1953, gift of Robert Treat Paine, Jr. to the MFA. (Accession date: May 14, 1953)

NOTE: Lent by Robert Treat Paine, Jr. to the MFA in 1932.