PrintsChinese20th century

Door God: Yu Lü , the Demon Catcher, in Operatic Stage Costume

early 20th century

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print; ink and color on paper. Probably from Beijing; possible pair with 1935.37.24.

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

paper: 49.5 x 31.2 cm (19 1/2 x 12 5/16 in.)

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