Poster of Caishen
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Title
Poster of Caishen
「財神到」海報
Description
The poster is known as 「財神到」海報 (coi4 san4 dou3 hoi2 bou3) in Cantonese, and 「财神到」海报 (cáishén dào hăibào) in Mandarin.
Caishen is a Chinese god of prosperity. He is often depicted riding a black tiger and holding a golden rod. He may also be depicted with an iron tool capable of turning stone and iron into gold.
Caishen is a Chinese god of prosperity. He is often depicted riding a black tiger and holding a golden rod. He may also be depicted with an iron tool capable of turning stone and iron into gold.
Format
A poster with a figure holding object that implies wealth, such as golden rod or gold ingot.
Type
Physical Object
Identifier
posterofcaichen
References
Collection
Citation
“Poster of Caishen,” Chinese Lunar New Year in Hong Kong, accessed May 19, 2024, https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-33/items/show/230.
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