PrintsChinese20th century

Paper God: Immortal Lady of Peach Blossoms

early 20th century

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print; ink on paper; with printed inscription reading from right to left: "Tao Hua Xian Gu" ("Immortal Lady of Peach Blossoms"). Probably from Beijing; part of a possible set of paper gods 1935.36.62-.81.

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

22.3 x 41.5 cm (8 3/4 x 16 5/16 in.)

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