Paper Gods: Three Great Rulers of Heaven, Earth and Water
PrintsChinese20th century

Paper Gods: Three Great Rulers of Heaven, Earth and Water

early 20th century

Classification
Prints
Medium
Woodblock print; ink on paper; with printed inscription reading from right to left: "San Guan Da Di" (Three Great Rulers). Probably from Beijing.
Culture
Chinese
Period
Qing dynasty, 1644-1911
Century
20th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

36 x 39.5 cm (14 3/16 x 15 9/16 in.)

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