PrintsChinese20th century

Door God: Heavenly Official Presenting a Banner Reading "Man Men Ji Qing" ("House Filled with Luck and Joy")

early 20th century

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print; ink and color on paper; with printed shop inscription reading "Yong Xing Ju" (probably the print shop name). Probably from Fengxiang, Shaanxi; possible pair with 1935.37.54.

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

paper: 38.3 x 22 cm (15 1/16 x 8 11/16 in.)

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