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The Door-God - Civil, 1922. Creator: Unknown

The Door-God - Civil, 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 at thresholds. From "Myths and Legends of China", by E. T. C. Werner. [George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., London, Calcutta, Sydney, 1922]

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Man wearing a small turban Oonamented with plumes and ribbon, facing right, from ..., ca

Man wearing a small turban Oonamented with plumes and ribbon, facing right, from the series of 'Small Heads in Oriental Headdress' (19th century impression), ca. 1645-1650.

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Young man facing three quaters right wearing a fur headdress with a plume, jewel an

Young man facing three quaters right wearing a fur headdress with a plume, jewel and a headband, from series of 'Small Heads in Oriental Headdress', ca. 1645-50.

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