PrintsChinese20th century

Door God: Zhong Kui, the Demon Queller, Expels Evil and Attracts a Bat of Happiness

early 20th century

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print; ink, color and gold on paper. Possibly from Yangliuqing, Tianjin; possible pair with 1935.36.43.

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

paper: H. 50.5 x W. 30.3 cm (19 7/8 x 11 15/16 in.)

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