Gama Sennin (Taoist immortal)

Title

Gama Sennin (Taoist immortal)

Publisher

Oxford College Library (Oxford, Ga.)

Contributor

Turner, William Patillo (Purchaser) ; Candler, Warren Akin (Funder)

Work Attributes

Date

1800-1894

Description

A smiling seated man with a frog on his head, holding a basket. He is dressed in a robe covered with feathers. His clothing appears windblown.

Location

Japan

Material

ceramic

Measurements

6 x 3.5 x 9 inches

Rights

There are no known copyright restrictions on this item. This online reproduction has been made available for individual viewing and reference for educational purposes only, such as personal study, preparation for teaching and research.

Style Period

Meiji or earlier

Subject

hermits

Worktype

figurines

Citation

“Gama Sennin (Taoist immortal),” East Asia, accessed November 5, 2025, https://eastasia.digitalscholarship.emory.edu/items/show/181.

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