Large embroidered hanging with immortals and mandarins, China, Qing dynasty, late 19th century. 4 figures from the Taoist pantheon embroidered in silk and appliquéd on fine red woollen cloth. Framed by a silk floral frieze and small metal-ringed mirrors (missing), silk-embroidered cartouche border, gilded thread vases and perfume burners, 150 x 300 cm (worn).