Title
Woodblock print, Chinese New Year (Three chicken and Qi Lim)
Year/Period
20th century
Region
China
Dimension
Image size: 44 x 45.3 cm
Accession No.
1999-00518
Collection of
This print belongs to a set of five made by woodblock water colour printing process. The motifs in these prints include rooster, phoenix, bird, flowers and baby boys. They are all popular themes that convey good wishes, and are generally decorated on the front doors of ordinary Chinese homes, to usher in the New Year in an auspicious way.
