PrintsChinese20th century

Door God: Heavenly Official, with an Attendant, Presenting the Crown of Office

early 20th century

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print; ink and color on paper; with printed inscription reading "Lingbao". Probably from Lingbao, Henan; possible pair with 1935.37.37.

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

paper: 37.5 x 26.5 cm (14 3/4 x 10 7/16 in.)

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