This antique Chinese Buddhist deity funeral wall hanging dates from the late 19th century during the Qing Dynasty also known as the "Dragon Throne". It is made of a linen fabric background with raised padded satin stitch embroidery work, and gold couching work. There are Chinese characters, and Buddhist deity figures of Quan Yin, Guan Yin, Kwan Yin. She is the goddess of mercy, and friend of mankind. She is one of the most famous Chinese Buddha Images, and is the model of Chinese beauty. This unique large wall hanging altar temple banner would have been hung at a funeral. It is all hand stitched and pieced together with wonderful workmanship. The cloth measures 44 inches long, and 51 inches wide, and is in excellent clean useable condition, with only a few loose threads. This is truly an exceptional piece of antique Chinese textile art, and a rare find.
Item number z1462

$700