PrintsChinese20th century

Door God: General Qin Qiong (Qin Shubao) in Operatic Stage Costume

early 20th century

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print; ink and color on paper. Probably from Jiajiang, Sichuan; possible pair with 1935.37.121; compare with 1935.37.120.

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

paper: 44.3 x 26.7 cm (17 7/16 x 10 1/2 in.)

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