PrintsChinese20th century

Paper God: Lord Guang Hui Seated under a Shrine

early 20th century

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print; ink, color and gold on paper; with printed inscription reading from right to left: "Chi Feng Hu Guo You Min Guang Hui Wang" ("Imperially Conferred Lord Guang Hui"); gold-foil face attached to the image. Possibly from Beijing.

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

38.2 x 22.1 cm (15 1/16 x 8 11/16 in.)

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