PrintsChinese20th century

Door God: General in Operatic Stage Costume Holding a Battle Axe, with Two Attendants

early 20th century

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print; ink and color on paper. Probably from Jiajiang, Sichuan; possible pair with 1935.37.71; compare with 1935.37.126.

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

paper: 34 x 17.8 cm (13 3/8 x 7 in.)

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