A massive embroidered red satin hanging with Daoist figures


Late Qing/Republic periodDepicting the birthday party of Xiwang Mu who arrives flying on a phoenix above Magu and her attendant on a tree trunk raft floating toward the Eight Immortals and other figures standing on the terrace of the Jade Palace to the right; the scene worked in bright silk threads, framed by wanzi diaper bands in couched gilt threads with Three Star Divinities at the top and other Daoist figures on the sides and base (extensive wear, losses).100 x 50in (254 x 150cm)