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The God of War
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In the 1600s, printing flourished in such Jiangnan cities as Nanjing, Suzhou, Hangzhou, and Huizhou, evolving from privately enjoyed illustrated books printed in color to more commercialized single-sheet color prints that were hung on walls and became part of the rich urban visual culture.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Kangxi reign (1622–1722) to Yongzheng reign (1723–35) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1662–1735 |
| Culture / Origin | China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi reign (1622–1722) to Yongzheng reign (1723–35) |
| Medium | Polychrome woodblock print; ink and color on paper |
| Dimensions | Print only: 107.9 x 54 cm (42 1/2 x 21 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Chinese Art |
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