Heavenly God Bestowing Fortune
Chinese
Description
Subject Matter:
The figure is dressed in an elaborate red and blue robe with a headdress, and seems to be a scholar or god. He holds a scroll with four characters that translates to "heavenly God bestowing happiness and good fortune." This kind of print would be hung up in a household so that the gods can bring happiness and good fortune to a family.
Physical Description:
Image of a human figure with a red face wearing a patterned robe and headdress. He is holding a scrolll with four Chinese characters on it.
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