Chōkarō Sennin

Yoshitomo

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Chōkarō Sennin’s horse is shown issuing from the immortal’s magical gourd. The animal was believed to be able to travel unlimited distances, without any food, water, or rest. The Kyoto carver decorated the sage’s robe with chrysanthemums symbolizing longevity and immortality.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Met's collection of Asian art—more than 35,000 objects, ranging in date from the third millennium B.C. to the twenty-first century—is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. Each of the many civilizations of Asia is represented by outstanding works, providing an unrivaled experience of the artistic traditions of nearly half the world.

Metropolitan Museum of Art