Tradecard, Chinese goddess of children

Name/Title

Tradecard, Chinese goddess of children

Entry/Object ID

CHSA-07882

Scope 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 in

Width

1-1/2 in