PrintsChinese20th century

Door God: General Zhao Yun Protecting Child Lord Liu Chan, Son of Liu Bei

early 20th century

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print; ink and color on paper; with printed shop inscription reading "Xin Yi Cheng" (probably the print shop name). Probably from Lingbao, Henan; possible pair with 1935.37.76.

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

paper: 36.7 x 26.8 cm (14 7/16 x 10 9/16 in.) mat: 45.72 x 35.56 cm (18 x 14 in.)

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