Reading a sutra by moonlight
| Title | Reading a sutra by moonlight |
|---|---|
| Artist | Unidentified artist |
| Date | ca. 1332 14th century |
| Medium | Hanging scroll; ink on paper |
| Classification | Paintings |
| Origin | China China |
| Holding institution | The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Edward Elliott Family Collection, Purchase, The Dillon Fund Gift, 1982 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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