PrintsChinese20th century

Door God: General Zhao Yun Protecting Child Lord Liu Chan, Son of Liu Bei

early 20th century

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print; ink and color on paper. Probably from Xinjiang, Shanxi; possible pair with 1935.36.49.

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

paper: H. 39.7 x W. 23.5 cm (15 5/8 x 9 1/4 in.)

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