Late 18th century Finely embroidered on a rich yellow ground in polychrome silks, predominantly in satin stitch, with an exuberant design of flowering scrolls, incorporating butterflies and birds, the central medallion enclosing interlacing designs, blossoming lotus, mythical heads and phoenixes, the outer border with ruyi designs alternating to floral scrolls, probably intended as a coverlet for a bed. 290cm (115in) x 282cm (111in).