Vintage Chinese Shoulao Longevity Peach Deer Embroidery Fabric Tapestry Art

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Exquisitely rendered on a vibrant scarlet silk ground, this fine antique textile panel depicts Shoulao, the Taoist god of longevity, … Read more Exquisitely rendered on a vibrant scarlet silk ground, this fine antique textile panel depicts Shoulao, the Taoist god of longevity, accompanied by a symbolic spotted deer and framed by a rich, gold-brocaded border. Masterfully executed needlework brings the central figure to life, capturing his benevolent expression, detailed facial features, and flowing white beard rendered with meticulous, multi-directional stitching. He holds a peach of immortality in his hand while grasping a dark staff topped with a dragon carving and a suspended scroll. The surrounding fabric exhibits authentic signs of age, including natural age-related discoloration, slight fabric wear, and distinct water marks scattered across the upper red field near the deity's head. Down below, his layered robes are richly embellished with floral embroidery, longevity characters, and auspicious motifs, standing beside a graceful deer poised atop rolling waves and floral ground.

Dimensions: w49" x h100"
Origin: China,
Material: Fabric, silk
Condition: Vintage, minor loose fabric, fold and water marks See less