PrintsChinese20th century

Paper God: God of Wealth Who Increases Fortune Holding a Ruyi Scepter with Four Attendants

early 20th century

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print; ink and color on paper; with printed inscription reading from right to left: "Zeng Fu Cai Shen" ("God of Wealth Who Increases Fortune"). 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

paper: 30.3 x 18.2 cm (11 15/16 x 7 3/16 in.) mat: 45.72 x 35.56 cm (18 x 14 in.)

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