PrintsChinese20th century

Paper God: God of Three Clans

early 20th century

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print; ink on paper; with printed inscription reading from right to left "San Zong Zhi Shen" ("God of Three Clans"). Probably from Beijing.

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

37.4 x 41.5 cm (14 3/4 x 16 5/16 in.)

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