PrintsChinese20th century

Paper God: Zhou Cang in Armor Holding a Battle Axe

early 20th century

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print; ink on paper; with printed inscription reading from right to left: "Zhou Cang Zhi Shen" ("Gods of Happiness and Nobility"). Probably from Beijing.

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

38.4 x 41.4 cm (15 1/8 x 16 5/16 in.)

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