PrintsChinese20th century

New Year Print: Four Children Presenting a Treasure Basin

early 20th century

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print; ink and color on paper. Probably from Beijing; compare with 1980.92.12.

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

32.8 x 25.6 cm (12 15/16 x 10 1/16 in.)

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