PrintsChinese20th century

Door Gods: Two Heavenly Officials Presenting Deer and the Goblet of Office

early 20th century

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print; ink and color on paper; with printed shop inscription reading from right to left: "Yi Sheng" (probably the print shop name). Possibly from Xinjiang, Shanxi.

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

paper: H. 27.5 x W. 30.1 cm (10 13/16 x 11 7/8 in.)

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