Accession Number1989/2.142
TitleFive Gods of Wealth Arrive Together
Artist(s)ChineseArtist NationalityChinese (culture or style)Object Creation Date20th centuryMedium & Supportwoodblock print on paperDimensions 17 1/4 in x 15 3/8 in (43.8 cm x 39 cm);17 15/16 in x 16 in (45.5 cm x 40.6 cm);17 1/4 in x 15 3/8 in (43.8 cm x 39 cm)
Credit LineGift of Willard A. and Marybelle B. HannaSubject matterThese are the five wealth gods who represent the five directional deities of wealth: north, south, east, west, and center. They are known as a symbol of good luck and wealthiness throughout a new year. Each wealth god is standing by a horse; horses symbolize social status since they are instruments of war as well as a means for farmers to achieve greater agricultural success.
Physical DescriptionFive figures dressed in robes and a hat are each standing and holding up a sword. Each man is standing by a horse and some of the horses are eating grass. Two figures in the foreground are playfully fighting and their swords are crossed.
Primary Object Classification Print Primary Object Typecolor printCollection AreaAsianRightsIf you are interested in using an image for a publication, please visit
http://umma.umich.edu/request-image for more information and to fill out the online Image Rights and Reproductions Request Form.
Keywords
gods
gods (dieties)
good fortune
prosperity
wealth