Period:Qing dynasty (1644–1911) Date:17th–18th century Culture:China Medium:Silk and metal thread embroidered on silk ground Dimensions:H. 72 1/2 in. (184.2 cm); W. 46 in. (116.8 cm); D. 1 3/4 in. (cm) Classification:Textiles-Embroidered Credit Line:Bequest of William Christian Paul, 1929 Accession Number:30.75.31 The Eight Immortals (baxian) and God of Longevity (Shoulao) in Chinese legend are always depicted in a group celebrating the birthday of the Queen Mother of the West. Here, six of the immortals stand in the foreground and two on the terrace alongside the God of Longevity. Together, they salute the Queen Mother, who rides a mythical bird (yuan) in the sky. This meticulously embroidered work would make an ideal gift for an important birthday celebration.
Period:Qing dynasty (1644–1911) Date:17th–18th century Culture:China Medium:Silk and metal thread embroidered on silk ground Dimensions:H. 72 1/2 in. (184.2 cm); W. 46 in. (116.8 cm); D. 1 3/4 in. (cm) Classification:Textiles-Embroidered Credit Line:Bequest of William Christian Paul, 1929 Accession Number:30.75.31 The Eight Immortals (baxian) and God of Longevity (Shoulao) in Chinese legend are always depicted in a group celebrating the birthday of the Queen Mother of the West. Here, six of the immortals stand in the foreground and two on the terrace alongside the God of Longevity. Together, they salute the Queen Mother, who rides a mythical bird (yuan) in the sky. This meticulously embroidered work would make an ideal gift for an important birthday celebration.