PrintsChinese20th century

New Year Print: God of Wealth, with Three Boys, Brings a Money Tree and Good Fortune

early 20th century

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print; ink and color on paper. Probably from Beijing; almost identical to 1935.37.9 and .11.

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

32.7 x 21.6 cm (12 7/8 x 8 1/2 in.)

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