Mythical realm
Not on view
This land of crystalline blue-green mountains, towering palaces, and auspicious cranes lies somewhere beyond the human realm. This mythical scene would have been appropriate to hang for a celebratory occasion, such as birthdays, as the pleasant visions of the immortal realms would have added to the festive atmosphere. Sections of the details were painted rather than woven, a labor- and cost-saving method often employed on tapestries from this period.
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