Paper God: Earth God Seated in His Shrine with Two Attendants
PrintsChinese20th century

Paper God: Earth God Seated in His Shrine with Two Attendants

early 20th century

Classification
Prints
Medium
Woodblock print; ink and color on paper; with printed inscription reading: "Zhong Gong Tu Di" ("Palace of the Earth God"). Probably from Lingbao, Henan.
Culture
Chinese
Period
Qing dynasty, 1644-1911
Century
20th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

paper: 26.8 x 18.8 cm (10 9/16 x 7 3/8 in.)

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