PrintsChinese20th century

Paper God: Kui Xing (Stellar Kui) Daoist Deity of Literary Affairs

early 20th century

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print; ink on paper; with printed inscription reading from right to left: "Tian Wen Kui Xing" ("Kui Xing, Deity of Literary Affairs"). Probably from Beijing.

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

37.8 x 40.4 cm (14 7/8 x 15 7/8 in.)

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