Woodblock print, Chinese New Year (Happy Children)

This print belongs to a set of five made by woodblock water colour printing process. The motifs in these prints include rooster, bird and phoenix and flowers. This one shows an image of 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.

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