PrintsChinese20th century

Door God: Official Holding the Scepter of Office

early 20th century

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print; ink and color on paper. Probably from Jiajiang, Sichuan; possible pair with 1935.37.128.

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

paper: 79 x 43.5 cm (31 1/8 x 17 1/8 in.)

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