PrintsChinese20th century

Door God: Top-Rank Scholar Presenting the Crown of Office

early 20th century

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print; ink and color on paper; with printed shop inscription reading "Yong Xing Ju" (probably the print shop name). Probably from Fengxiang, Shaanxi; possible pair with 1935.37.61.

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

paper: 41.1 x 21.9 cm (16 3/16 x 8 5/8 in.)

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