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Panel
Panel

Panel

Date19th-early 20th century
Label TextDepicted on this embroidered panel is a riot of auspicious symbolism, from the legendary figure of Shoulao, the god of longevity, to the double gourd with its spirals of smoke, an emblem of Li Tieguai, one of the eight Immortals. The mythical qilin on the lower half of the panel, embroidered with peacock feathers, is a fabled bringer of sons, and the sacred fungus at its front feet is an icon of longevity and good wishes. The combination of lucky symbols set against a bright red satin background virtually assures the owner a life of good fortune.
Object number33.156
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Live Long and Prosper: Auspicious Motifs in East Asian Art, May 23, 2009 - February 21, 2010 Seattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Woven Symbols: Chinese Garments and Textiles, April 1, 1999
Credit LineEugene Fuller Memorial Collection
Dimensions37 1/2 x 22 1/4 in. (95.25 x 56.52 cm)
MediumSilk satin with embroidery
Panel with court scene
Chinese
late 19th century
Object number: 33.134
Court robe (qifu)
Chinese
ca.1875-90
Object number: 42.7
Imperial Robe
Chinese
late 19th century
Object number: 40.21
Embroidered blue satin hanging
Chinese
18th - 19th century
Object number: 33.125
Dragon Robe (Ch'i-fu)
Chinese
ca. 1875
Object number: 90.2
Hanging
Chinese
ca. 1750-1800
Object number: 37.32.1
Hanging
Chinese
ca. 1750-1800
Object number: 37.32.2
Hanging
Chinese
17th century
Object number: 33.158
Child's mandarin square
Chinese
19th century
Object number: 33.296
Processional Veil:  An Epitaphios Sindon (Sepruchral Linen)
Greek
Mid 18th century
Object number: 35.109
Collar
19th century
Object number: 33.264.1