Large silk hanging with a red background depicting Magu, China, 20th century

Large silk hanging with a red background depicting Magu, China, 20th century In a vertical rectangular format, the Taoist goddess is depicted standing, richly dressed, carrying a tray on which rest peaches, a lingzhi, a lotus flower, and a teapot. She is surrounded by a phoenix, a crane holding a branch of peaches, and five bats holding objects of good omen. At the top, a flap is embroidered with five children among lotus flowers holding parasols; one is riding a qilin, symbolizing an enduring l

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Asian art

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Paris