Mythical realm late 18th century China The land of crystalline blue-green mountains, towering palaces, and auspicious cranes depicted here lies somewhere beyond the human realm. This tapestry would have been appropriate to hang for a celebratory occasion, such as a birthday, as the pleasant vision of the immortal realms would have added to the festive atmosphere. Sections of the details were painted rather than woven, a labor- and cost-saving method often employed on tapestries from this period.. Mythical realm. China. late 18th century. Silk tapestry (kesi) with sections of hand-painted ink and color. Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Textiles-Tapestries
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