Hanging with God of Longevity (Shoulao) in Auspicious Landscape Design
Item
Title
Hanging with God of Longevity (Shoulao) in Auspicious Landscape Design
Culture
Chinese
Style/period
Qing dynasty (1644-1912)
Date
19th century
Material
Silk and gold wrapped thread kesi (tapestry weave) with selected painted details
Measurements
H. 71-1/2 x W. 65-3/4 inches (H. 181.8 x W. 167.2 cm) overall
Identifier
MWCH43:1
Description
This festive kesi tapestry depicts Shoulao, the God of Longevity, riding a spotted deer (with antlers in the form of magic lingzhi mushrooms) into an auspicious landscape and being welcoming by the Eight Daoist immortals. The scene is surrounded by a border of bats and mushroom-shaped clouds, both auspicious symbols, bearing the well-wishing greetings to the receiver of this hanging, most likely on the occasion of a high numbered birthday.
Source
Murray Warner Collection of Oriental Art
Repository
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art
Institution
University of Oregon
Type
Image
Format
image/jpeg
Rights
Rights Reserved - Free Access
Rights Holder
Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art