W300 X H250mm, China
Basing on the Qing dynasty detective fiction, Si Gong On, this wood block print features the 4 police guards who assist Detective Si in solving the mysterious cases.
The gang of 4 is headed by Huang Tian Ba (second left), Huang attempted to assassinate Si but was captured. Detective Si had him release, Huang was converted and stayed behind to help Si. The other guards, from left to right, are He Tian Bao, Huang Tian Ba, Wu Tian Qiu and Hu Tian Diao.
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CHINESE WOOD BLOCK PRINT COLLECTION
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