God of Longevity
Original Language Title壽星 清末民初
CultureChinese
Datelate 19th-early 20th century
MediumWoodblock print; ink and color on paper
DimensionsApproximate: 23 1/2 × 21 1/4 inches (59.69 × 53.98 cm)
Credit LineBequest of Laurence Sickman
Object numberF88-44/424
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Gallery LabelThe popular Chinese god of longevity is often portrayed as a squat, bearded sage as seen in the diamond-shaped print. The deer and crane behind him refer to the happy animals in the immortal land.
All the prints bring wishes for longevity and descendants. These pastel, stylized images create a graphic effect similar to wallpaper that brightens a room.
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