PrintsChinese20th century

New Year Print: Two Boys Presenting a Pair of Vases with Flowers

early 20th century

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print; ink and color on paper; with printed shop inscription reading from right to left: "Yuan Tai" (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 x W. 30.3 cm (10 5/8 x 11 15/16 in.)

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