The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of July 10, 2026

Zhang Xian Brings Sons

1644–1911

China, Qing dynasty

(1644–1911)
Polychrome woodblock print; ink and color on paper
Gift of Christer von der Burg 2025.212
Location: Not on view

Did You Know?

Each color of this print on paper was impressed with a separately carved block.

Description

The main figure depicts Zhang Xian, a Chinese god known as the protector of male children. He holds a bow and arrow to shoot the “Heavenly Dog” in the upper right corner, which causes unfortunate eclipses.
  • 1997–2025
    Christer von der Burg, given to the Cleveland Museum of Art
    2025–
    The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH
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