Caption
Menshen Gate Guardian on Horseback, Chinese, Menshen Gate Guardian iconography, nianhua New Year's Day picture, guardian shown with a ruyi scepter of prosperity and a sword, early 20th century, Fengxiang place of origin, graphic print, height 44.5 cm, width 24.0 cm, A colorful painted figure of a warrior-like person with an orange face and a long white beard, wearing ornate green, purple, orange, and gold armor and garments, raises both arms while holding a long orange staff and a small decorative object; the figure has patterned sleeves and layered decorative elements in green and purple, and a headdress with green and orange details. The person is seated on a spotted tan and gold horse with purple and green trappings and orange and purple saddle decorations; the horse has a detailed face, black hooves, and ornamental tassels. The background is a plain off-white paper with some small colored spots and slight creases along the edges.
Credit line
Photo12/Liszt Collection
Reference
LZT26A20_119
License type
Rights managed
Available size
47.9Mb (4.2Mb) / 10.1in x 18.3in / 3044 x 5498 (300dpi)