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Han Xin Crawling between a Man's Legs
- Museum No.
- AK309
Photo No：379-9627
Color type：Color
| Title | Han Xin Crawling between a Man's Legs |
|---|---|
| Designation | |
| Artist | Oda Kaisen |
| Category | Painting (A), Early Modern Painting, Figure Painting |
| Country | Japan |
| Period | Edo Late |
| Century | 19th |
| Year | 1844 |
| Quantity | |
| Materials | |
| Dimensions | Height 102.4cm Width 40.6cm |
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| Signature/Seals Etc | |
| Donor | Nomura Sumiko |
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Han Xin (?-196 B.C.) was a worthy retainer of the first emperor of the Han dynasty (260 B.C.-A.D.220) in China. This work illustrates the story of his being insulted by a blackguard who made him crawl between his legs. "Han Xin Crawling between a Man's Legs" is a popular subject for Chinese-style paintings.
Japan-Edo-Late