Traditional New Year painting - Rooster and peonies (Vietnamese: Gà trống hoa hồng)
| Accession Nr.: | 86.30.5 |
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| Type: | woodblock print |
| Date of production: |
second half of the 20th century
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| Materials/Techniques: | paper, coloured woodblock print |
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| Dimensions: | height: 36 cm width: 26 cm |
The picture, taken in the Ðông Hồ workshop in Vietnam, shows a rooster standing in front of a peony bush. The image is a wish for abundant harvests and a happy life and prosperity. Like the other pictures, it is an essential part of the Tết (Lunar New Year) celebration.