Title
Altar hanging
Year/Period
Early 20th century
Region
China
Dimension
Object size: H:91.0 x W:103.5(w/o strap) cm
Accession No.
T-0484-B
Collection of
This altar hanging made of red silk is embellised with gold thread embroidery. The top panel comprises embroidered figures of the Eight Taoist Immortals, who are a group of legendary beings revered by followers of Daoism. The main panel has motifs of dragons, flowers and butterflies. The rich colours suggest that this altar cloth was used during special occasions such as feast days. Wealthy Peranakan families purchase altar cloths of different background colours for specific use during funerals and weddings.
