Title
Chinese woodblock prints mounted together depicting Military Door Gods
Year/Period
Mid 1940s-mid 1960s
Region
Suzhou, China
Material
Technique
Dimension
Image size: 41.7 x 41.5 cm,
Image size: H46.9 x W46.7 cm (Mount)
Image size: H46.9 x W46.7 cm (Mount)
Accession No.
2010-00951
Collection of
The Military Door Gods, which are mirror reverses of each other, hold their weapons above their heads. They are dressed like generals in Chinese operas, with banners on their back. Prints of Military Door Gods are usually modelled after famous generals and heroes. Others may just depict a warrior-like figure that can be seen in Chinese operas. The two figures face each other to prevent any spirits from passing through the doors.The prints were produced in Taohuawu, a village in Suzhou province in China, famous for its New Year prints.
