chinese altar cloth

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Vietnam
Early 20th century
97 x 90 cm.

This altar cloth or tok wi (literally, ‘altar skirt’) is of red velvet (with a red linen backing) that has been elaborately and meticulously embroidered with metallic threads. Auspicious Chinese motifs are illustrated.
The lower panel is decorated with a guardian lion and cubs. The upper panel is decorated with the Eight Immortals.

Such cloths were attached to the front of altar tables in the family home during significant occasions. The red background and the colourful motifs suggests that this altar cloth was used for festive occasions.

The cloth has several condition issues but the images are intact.

If there is interest, I will provide other details/information available prior to purchase.

REFERENCES
Cheah, H.F, Nyonya Needlework: Embroidery and Beadwork in the Peranakan World, Asian Civilisations Museum, 2017.

Antiques.co.uk Ref: EH7B45W4

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