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18th–19th century · Lacquer, fundame, raden, pewter inlay; Interior: fundame, tray · Asian Art

The Seven Sages were third century literati. Shunning the constraints of official life, they gathered in a bamboo grove and engaged in the Daoist-inspired practice of "pure talk." Here they relax and drink and make music.

Artist

Unknown

Date

18th–19th century

Medium

Lacquer, fundame, raden, pewter inlay; Interior: fundame, tray

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Bequest of Mary Stillman Harkness, 1950