| Object Number | 51-53-1 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Chinese |
| Provenience | China |
| Date Made | 1900 - 1951 |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Paper |
| Technique | Printed |
| Iconography | Li Shih Hsien-Kuan | Lishi Zaxi Xianguan |
| Inscription Language | Chinese Language |
| Description | One of a series of popular prints on paper of Chinese deities from peasant cults. These types of prints go by many names including Beijing Paper Gods (北京紙馬), paper horse (zhima 紙馬), god horse (shenma 神馬), holy sacrifice (shenma 神禡), and armoured horse (jiama 甲馬). This print depicts Lishi Zaxi Xianguan (利市 迊喜 仙官), Spirit Ruler of Favorable Markets, who brings success in business. |
| Height | 60.5 cm |
| Width | 56 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of Richard Shoemaker, 1951 |
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