The Immortals Gama Sennin and Tekkai Sennin, early 19th century, Kuroda Ryōzan, Japanese, 1755 - 1814, 52 3/4 × 22 5/16 in. ( × cm) (image, L screen)52 13/16 × 22 5/16 in. ( × cm) (image, R screen)66 3/4 × 69 5/8 × 11/16 in. ( × × cm) (mount), Two-panel folding screen; ink and light colors on paper, Japan, 19th century, This two-panel screen depicts the Daoist immortals, Gama Sennin (Chin. Liu Hai) and Tekkai Sennin (Chin. Li Tieguai). The two were often paired in Japanese and Chinese art because of their corresponding supernatural powers.

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