God of Wealth Comes to the Door
'God of Wealth Comes to the Door'
Yangjiabu, Shandong
21 x 34 cm
modern reprint of early 20th century image
Compare this image to figure 2 - what similarities do you see? In this image the visitor is the God of Wealth, although unusually he is dressed not in official finery but in common clothing. Nonetheless he is about to deliver a wheelbarrow laden with riches to the family. The red paper hangers posted on the door suggest that this scene is taking place on New Year's morning.
copyright 2003
