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Lot number	1
Estimate	50.00 - 100.00 USD
Auction	SEPTEMBER ANTIQUE AND ARTS AUCTION
Date	September 27, 2026 at 6:00 PM EDT
Auction house	Affinity Antique Auction
Location	Fresh Meadows, New York

Dimension: 90"L x 18 1/2". The four main gold characters embroidered in the center read ???? (Jin Yù Man Táng), which translates literally to "Gold and jade fill the hall." It is a traditional auspicious idiom expressing wishes for abundant wealth, prosperity, and a household filled with high honors and wisdom. The row of figured characters stitched alongside the main text represents the traditional Taoist figures known as the Eight Immortals. They are deeply revered symbols of longevity, protection, good fortune, and overcoming adversity. Each character can be seen holding their signature magical emblem (such as Li Tieguai's gourd or Han Xiangzi's flute). Flanking the lower borders are beautifully stylized Chinese dragons pursuing flaming pearls. In this context, the dragons represent supreme power, spiritual protection, and continuous good luck.

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