Three Stars of Happiness, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), late 17th century–early 18th century, China, Silk and gold thread embroidery on silk satin, 81 x 95 in. (205.7 x 241.3 cm), Textiles-Embroidered, This embroidered altar hanging is organized into three registers. The top and most important register features three auspicious figures known as the Three Stars of Happiness: Happiness (fu), Emoluments and Official Preferments (lu) and in the center, Longevity (shou)
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Three Stars, Happiness, Qing dynasty, 1644–1911, late 17th century–early 18th century, China, Silk, gold thread embroidery, silk satin, 81 x 95, 205.7 241.3 cm, Textiles-Embroidered, embroidered, altar, hanging, organized, three registers, top, important register, features, three, auspicious, figures, fu, Emoluments, Official Preferments, lu, center, Longevity, shou
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