19th century The turquoise silk ground embroidered in Peking knot with shades of blue, pink and pale orange, with two confronting phoenix amidst a profusion of peonies, chrysanthemums, lingzhi, butterflies, gourds, double swastikas and coral, a deer, and further auspicious symbols and fruits, all outlined in gilt thread, the embroidery framed by a floral 'san-lan' border edge, framed and glazed. 161cm (63 3/8in) x 131cm (51 1/2in)