PrintsChinese20th century

New Year Print: Dragon Dance

early 20th century

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print; ink and color on paper; with printed shop inscription reading: "He Da Shun" (probably the print shop name). Probably from Jiajiang, Sichuan.

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

26.2 x 42.6 cm (10 5/16 x 16 3/4 in.)

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