清 刺繡麻姑圖|Fairy and Crane
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18th century · Embroidery with silk, pearls, and coral beads · Asian Art
The young lady walking on a bridge, carrying a long-handled sickle and a basket of plants, and accompanied by a white crane, may be Magu, a famous Chinese fairy who symbolizes eternal youth. She brews immortal wine from magic plants, such as those in her basket, and artworks with her image are ideal birthday gifts. In addition to the refined embroidery on this panel, tiny pearls and coral beads are used to render the white crane and the red pomegranate seeds.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Embroidery with silk, pearls, and coral beads
- Culture
- China
- Department
- Asian Art
- Credit line
- Rogers Fund, 1925
