PrintsChinese20th century

Paper God: God of Flowers and Fruit

early 20th century

Classification

Prints

Medium

Woodblock print; ink on paper; with printed inscription reading from right to left: "Hua Guo Zhi Shen" ("God of Flowers and Fruit"). 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

22.6 x 41.5 cm (8 7/8 x 16 5/16 in.)

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