Menshen Gate Guardian, Chinese, nianhua New Year's picture, Guardian depicted as a warrior riding a mythical qilin, early 20th century, Shaanxi, woodblock print/graphic, height 44.0 cm, width 23.5 cm, The image shows a colorful painted figure wearing ornate armor and a richly decorated headdress, seated on a stylized animal with patterned legs and clawed feet; the figure has a pale face with defined facial features and holds a long rod or weapon above its head, with clothing and accessories rendered in bright colors including orange, green, purple, yellow, black, and white; the headdress and armor feature swirling and scalloped decorative motifs, the animal beneath has scale-like patterns and green mane elements, and the overall composition is on a pale, slightly creased background.
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Menshen Gate Guardian, Chinese, nianhua New Year's picture, Guardian depicted as a warrior riding a mythical qilin, early 20th century, Shaanxi, woodblock print/graphic, height 44.0 cm, width 23.5 cm, The image shows a colorful painted figure wearing ornate armor and a richly decorated headdress, seated on a stylized animal with patterned legs and clawed feet; the figure has a pale face with defined facial features and holds a long rod or weapon above its head, with clothing and accessories rendered in bright colors including orange, green, purple, yellow, black, and white; the headdress and armor feature swirling and scalloped decorative motifs, the animal beneath has scale-like patterns and green mane elements, and the overall composition is on a pale, slightly creased background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A20_116

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