Opera-Scene Print: Battle against Chi Fushou at Fengtaiguan
19th-early 20th Century
Description
Opera-Scene Print: Battle against Chi Fushou at Fengtaiguan; with printed inscription reading "Fengtaiguan Da Zhan Chi Fushou" ("Battle against Chi Fushou at Fengtaiguan") and "Yong Mao" (probably print shop name). Character names from right to left read: "Li Wenzhong", "Mu Ying" and "Chi Fushou". These characters are from novel "Da Ming Ying Lie Zhuan" (Tales of Ming Dynasty Heros).
Dimensions
Paper: H. 26.5 cm x W. 29.1 cm (10 7/16 x 11 7/16 in.)
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