File:16 Arhats.aka.Luohans.a.k.a.Juroku Rakan.wittig.collection.detail.edited.working.print.01..jpg

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English: Painting of the 16 Arhats/Arhants/Luohans a.k.a. Juroku Rakan; they are depicted with various associated symbolic items; done in a "gentle caricature" style; late 19th to early 20th century, Japanese. Signed & sealed, artist not (yet) identified.

Each arhat is (probably) intended to be individually identifiable, through their actions & associated objects. For example, the red-hooded figure in the top right quadrant is Bodhidarma/Daruma.

Edited version (cropped) intended as a working print, for use in wikipedia articles, etc.
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an image set of this painting is pending.

help is needed in identifying/translating the artist's markings (signature & seal)

help is needed, in identifying each of the 16 figures as a specific, individual arhat (out of the designated 16).

this is a working print, intended for use in wikipedia articles, etc. please feel free to upload an improved version!

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