PrintsChinese20th century

Door God: Woman General Mu Guiying in Operatic Stage Costume

early 20th century

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print; ink and color on paper. Probably from Jiajiang, Sichuan; possible pair with 1935.37.84.

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

paper: 32.3 x 17.6 cm (12 11/16 x 6 15/16 in.) mat: 45.72 x 35.56 cm (18 x 14 in.)

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