Hued threads of various shades on a ivory ground, densely embroidered to the center with a large roundel of flowers surrounded by rows of classic lotus flowers and leafy scrolls, bordered with phoenix birds an ruyi scrolls, set within a large rectangular reserve defined with thin embroidered bands, and filled with lotus, birds and scrolling tendril. Lined with silk red/orange back. Measurement 239x287 cm. Large parts of silk sewn together.