Silk valance with red background embroidered with the eight - Lot 232

Silk valance with red background embroidered with the eight immortals and the three San Xing, China, late 19th century Of horizontal rectangular form, the hanging embroidered in polychrome silk threads depicts the eight Taoist immortals Bāxiān - 八仙 with their attributes framing the three Sān Xīng - 三星, Fú Xīng, Lù Xīng and Shòu Xīng. All stand on the terraces of a garden among pine trees, peach trees, plum blossoms, wutong, bamboo, pierced rocks and multiple flowers (peonies, chrysanthemums, magnolias, orchids...). Above, bats fly and mountain peaks crest stylized clouds. The bottom of the textile is embellished with a fishnet supporting green silk tassels. 395 x 68 cm Discoloration and tears.