China, late 19th-early 20th century Fragment of a large red silk panel, with embroidered and applied decoration of the Sanxing, the "Three Stars of the Tao", namely Fuxing, Luxing and Shouxing (also known as Fulushou), symbolising happiness, abundance and longevity respectively; accompanied by children. (Panel cut around the figures; the heads, applied, need to be reattached; tears, stains and sunstroke) Max. size 140 x 110 cm