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'The Door-God-Military', 1922. Creator: Unknown.

'The Door-God - Military', 1922. Menshen are divine guardians of doors and gates in Chinese folk religions, used to protect against evil or encourage the entrance of positive energies. From "Myths and Legends of China", by E. T. C. Werner. [George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., London, Calcutta, Sydney, 1922].

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'The Door-God-Military', 1922. Creator: Unknown.

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'The Door-God - Military', 1922. Menshen are divine guardians of doors and gates in Chinese folk religions, used to protect against evil or encourage the entrance of positive energies. From "Myths and Legends of China", by E. T. C. Werner. [George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., London, Calcutta, Sydney, 1922]

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3840 x 5640 px | 62.0 MB

Print size:

32.5 x 47.8 cm | 12.8 x 18.8 in (300 dpi)

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