PrintsChinese20th century

Paper God: Zhao Xuantan (or Zhao Gongming), God of Wealth, at an Altar Table with Four Attendants

early 20th century

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print; ink on paper; with printed inscription reading from right to left: "Xuantan Zhao Yuanshuai" ("General Zhao Xuantan"). Probably from Beijing.

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

62.9 x 56.1 cm (24 3/4 x 22 1/16 in.)

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