Hanging Scroll Embroidery Painting

Description:

Hanging Scroll Embroidery Painting, China, depicting the god of longevity Shoulao, on a black silk ground, standing with a peach in his hands, with bats flying nearby and deer watching the bats, stitched in Xiangxu style highlighting the pattern texture and its three dimensional effect, embroidery 53 1/4 x 27 in.
Estimate $700-900

multiple tears on silk ground; loosened stiches to some area.


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