Panel with immortals
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.
Artwork Details
- 清 刺繡群仙賀壽圖
- Title:Panel with immortals
- Period:Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
- Date:18th century
- Culture:China
- Medium:Silk and metal thread embroidery on silk satin
- Dimensions:Overall: 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
- Object Number:30.75.31
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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17th century
ca. 1700
Attributed to Leng Mei (Chinese, active 1677–1742)
1793
first half 18th century
Wang Hui (Chinese, 1632–1717) and assistants
datable to 1698
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