Accession Number
1989/2.143

Title
A God of Wealth: Immortal Official of Recurring Joy and Increasing Trade.

Artist(s)
Chinese

Artist Nationality
Chinese (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
20th century

Medium & Support
woodblock print on paper

Dimensions
17 1/2 in x 15 5/16 in (44.5 cm x 38.9 cm);18 3/16 in x 15 3/4 in (46.2 cm x 40 cm);17 1/2 in x 15 5/16 in (44.5 cm x 38.9 cm)

Credit Line
Gift of Willard A. and Marybelle B. Hanna

Subject matter
The central figure is Lishi Xian Guan, one of the gods of wealth. He was a pupil of Zhao Gongming, who is considered the military god of wealth. Lishi Xian Guan is holding a staff, and he is surrounded by two followers and a horse. People look up to the wealth gods for good luck and prosperity, and protection from disasters and evil. 

Physical Description
A man in the center dressed in a robe and headdress is holding a staff and looking to the left. On the left of him is a man in holding a vase and a horse. On the right of him is another man, he is only wearing clothing covering his lower half. 

Primary Object Classification
Print

Primary Object Type
color print

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
gods
gods (deities)
horses (equipment)
wealth