Title
Chinese woodblock print chart game
Year/Period
Early-mid 20th century
Region
Suzhou, China
Object Type
Material
Technique
Dimension
Image size: H32.7 x W32.2 cm (Mount),
Image size: 27.6 x 27.1 cm
Image size: 27.6 x 27.1 cm
Accession No.
2010-00919
Collection of
This Chinese chart game known as ‘Selecting Deities’ (选仙, xuan xian) was played by two or more people. Each person takes turns to toss the dice and move the piece accordingly. The first player to reach the centre point wins the game.This print was produced in Taohuawu, a village in Suzhou province famous for its new year prints, characterised by vibrant colour schemes.