Fuchi: Rakan
Fuchi: Rakan
Place of OriginJapan
Date19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
Mediumgold inlay on shibuichi
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.901F
Not on View
DescriptionThe Rakan are the perfected saints of Buddhism who have conquered all human passions, but are still human with supernatural powers.
Shibuichi is an alloy of copper, silver, and gold.
Edo Period (1615-1868), 19th century
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Haruakira (Hogen)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
about 1750, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Toshiyoshi Jun Min Do
about 1825, Edo Period (1600-1868)
mid-19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Ichiryu Tomoyoshi (Hitotsu Yanagi)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Oishi Akichia
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
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