Chinese Silk Brocade Shouxing Wall Hanging, 19th C. Silk and metallic embroidery on silk. Centering two large figures and a deer below two bats, with a border of thirteen smaller figures of Immortals amid trees, flowers, and architecture. Shouxing, one of the essential gods in Chinese folk religion and astrology is the central figure in this wall hanging, depicted as an old man with a bald head and warm presence, and accompanied by his attendant, and a small deer. He hold his staff with a gourd filled with the elixir of life, and the peach of immortality. He is the god of longevity, and he is in control of the human lifespan. Shouxing is also pictured in the upper left corner, with the other two deities to the right. In the center is Fuxing, the god of wealth, and in the upper right corner is Luxing, the god of status. Fuxing is usually shown wearing red court robes with a long beard and holding a ru yi, or ceremonial scepter. The scepter symbolizes power and good fortune. Luxing is typically wearing a scholar’s robe and holding a scroll. The scroll represents the importance of knowledge. To the left and right of the main image of Shouxing, there are the eight immortals. They are a group of eight legendary figures in Chinese mythology, and are known for fighting for justice and defeating evil. Each holds a special item from which they draw their powers. On the bottom is two figures, which can be monks or attendants. Size: 8'10'' x 4'9'' (269 x 145 cm). Provenance: Ex Yosi Barzilai collection

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