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Door God: General in Operatic Stage Costume Holding a Battle Axe, with Two Attendants

Door God: General in Operatic Stage Costume Holding a Battle Axe, with Two Attendants

Chinese

Woodblock print; ink and color on paper; with printed shop inscription reading "Dong Da Xing Fa" ("Flourishing Dong Da Xing"). Probably from Jiajiang, Sichuan; possible pair with 1935.37.70; compare with 1935.37.125.

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

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