Name/Title
Tradecard, Chinese goddess of childrenEntry/Object ID
CHSA-07882Scope and Content
Color. Illus. England; London; Cavanders Ltd.: Silver background with an illus. of the Chinese goddess of children, a Chinese woman in traditional blue Chinese clothing is standing with a tiger behind her. See CHSA-07862-07886. Back: "Ancient Chinese No. 21"; "The Chinese goddess of children is represented as sitting upon the back of a tiger. The tiger is supposed to have the power of counteracting the pernicious influences which cause sickness to children. When a child becomes ill, those interested in its recovery burn incense and candles before an image or representation of the goddess and tiger, promising to make certain specified thank offerings should the child recover.Dimensions
Height
2-3/4 inWidth
1-1/2 in