PrintsChinese20th century

Paper God: Dragon King of the Well

early 20th century

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print; ink and color on paper; with printed inscription reading from right to lef: "Jing Quan Long Wang Shen Wei" ("Divine Dragon King of the Well"). Probably from Xi'an, Shaanxi.

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 21.7 x W. 13.4 cm (8 9/16 x 5 1/4 in.)

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