Er Lang deity, Chinese, nianhua New Year's picture, early 20th century, Beijing; graphic print; height 25.8 cm, width 23.5 cm., A stylized ink and wash image shows a central seated figure with a round face and elaborate robe, flanked by a group of attendants and officials on both sides; the figures are drawn with black lines and filled with washes of pink and red, with accents of teal near the top border and pale beige paper background; the central figure wears a tall headdress and a decorative collar, hands positioned in front, while surrounding faces show varied expressions and headgear, and the lower area includes a table with small vessel shapes and vertical decorative elements behind the figures.
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Er Lang deity, Chinese, nianhua New Year's picture, early 20th century, Beijing; graphic print; height 25.8 cm, width 23.5 cm., A stylized ink and wash image shows a central seated figure with a round face and elaborate robe, flanked by a group of attendants and officials on both sides; the figures are drawn with black lines and filled with washes of pink and red, with accents of teal near the top border and pale beige paper background; the central figure wears a tall headdress and a decorative collar, hands positioned in front, while surrounding faces show varied expressions and headgear, and the lower area includes a table with small vessel shapes and vertical decorative elements behind the figures.

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