古董 單幅祭壇畫 - 亞麻, 棉, 絲 - 1850-1900 - Tok Wi 的祭坛帘檐

Groot Antiek Chinees Geborduurd Zijden Altaardoek met Unieke Inscriptie - Fu Lu Shou & Boeddhistische Leeuwen - Late Qing-dynastie, ca. 1900 (104 x 75 cm)

描述：
一块美丽、极具收藏价值且真实的古董中国祭坛布（也称为祭坛帘或 Tok Wi），尺寸相当大（宽104 cm，高75 cm）。这种仪式布料传统上用于在寺庙或家族神龛的祭坛桌前，在重要佛教或道教节日中悬挂装饰。

布料分为两段高度装饰的区域，绣工精美：
中央Panel：描绘三位星宿神（福禄寿），即福、禄、寿的神祇。寿老人（Shou Lao）手持象征不朽之桃，神态精致生动。神像两侧点缀着富有表现力的神话佛教守护兽“佛吼犬”（Fu-honden），象征灵性保护。
上部花边：一条狭窄的带状区域，展示多位神话人物、不朽者和动物组成的热闹游行场景。

技艺与工艺：
绣工显示出卓越的技艺，广泛采用传统的“缝贴（couching）”技法。厚实的金线与银线通过微小而彩色的丝线固定在底布上，创造出精致的三维浮雕效果。面部表情及特征以极其精细的丝线绣就。

背面的独特题字：
背面有原始手写墨迹题字，极具收藏家与历史学者的珍贵价值：「焦金地杠太子壽」（Jiao Jin Di Gang Tai Zi Shou）。此题字是重要的历史记录，追溯至特定的地方社区或游行公会（“Jiaojin”），并表示此件是为纪念太子神（Taizi，与哪吒相关）的生日（Shou）而特别奉献。

规格：
材料：丝绸、金/银金属线，背面为结实的同期织布棉/麻混纺。
尺寸：104 cm（宽）x 75 cm（高）。
时期：晚清/民初（约1900年）。
产地：中国。
状态：
处于良好、真实的古董状态，呈现出与其年代及寺庙仪式性使用相符的天然痕迹。布料背面有轻微褪色及历史性污渍，外边缘有轻微磨损与磨毛。金绣部分存在少量松线，但整体结构完整性与色彩的活力仍保持良好。顶部边缘保留原始布质悬挂圈。

小心且安全的运输
我们理解这件古董且易损的织物需要格外小心。因此，我们对包装格外用心。
包装方式：祭坛布将被小心地卷起或平整包裹（使用无酸保护材料），再用气泡膜包裹，放入双层纸箱中，确保运输过程中不产生皱折或损伤。
Large Antique Chinese Embroidered Silk Altar Valance / Cloth with Unique Inscription - Fu Lu Shou & Buddhist Lions - Late Qing Dynasty, c. 1900 (104 x 75 cm)

Description:
A beautiful, highly collectible, and authentic antique Chinese altar cloth (also known as an altar valance or Tok Wi) of substantial size (104 cm wide by 75 cm high). This type of ceremonial textile was traditionally used to drape the front of an altar table in a temple or family shrine during major festivals.
The textile is divided into two distinct registers, heavily adorned with fine hand-embroidery:
Central Panel: Depicts the Three Star Gods (Fu Lu Shou), the deities of Fortune, Prosperity, and Longevity. The figure of Shou Lao (the God of Longevity) is exquisitely rendered holding his iconic peach of immortality. They are flanked by mythical Buddhist lions (Foo Dogs) providing spiritual protection.
Upper Frieze: A narrow panel displaying a lively procession of various mythological figures, immortals, and animals.

Technique & Craftsmanship:
The embroidery showcases superb artistry, utilizing the traditional 'couching' technique. Heavy metallic gold and silver threads are meticulously anchored to the ground fabric with tiny, colorful silk stitches, creating a stunning three-dimensional relief effect. The faces and features are intricately stitched with fine silk filaments.
Unique Inscription on Reverse:
Highly desirable for collectors, the reverse features an original handwritten ink inscription: 「焦金地杠太子壽」 (Jiao Jin Di Gang Tai Zi Shou). This serves as an important historical record, tracing the piece back to a specific local neighborhood or processional guild ('Jiaojin') and indicating it was commissioned as a votive offering celebrating the birthday (Shou) of the Prince deity (Taizi, associated with Nezha).

Specifications:
Material: Silk, gold/silver metallic thread, backed with a sturdy period woven cotton/linen fabric.
Dimensions: 104 cm (width) x 75 cm (height).
Period: Late Qing Dynasty / Early Republic Period (c. 1900).
Origin: China.
Condition:
In good, authentic antique condition, exhibiting honest signs of age and ceremonial temple use. The fabric shows minor discolouration, historic staining to the backing cloth, and light wear/fraying along the outer textile borders. Some loose threads are present within the goldwork embroidery, but the overall structural integrity and visual vibrancy remain wonderful. Retains its original fabric hanging loops at the top edge

Careful and Secure Shipping
We understand that this antique and delicate textile piece requires the utmost care. Therefore, we take great pride in our professional packaging standards.
Packaging Method: The altar cloth will be carefully rolled or flat-packed using acid-free protective material, wrapped in bubble wrap, and securely packed inside a heavy-duty, double-walled cardboard box to prevent any creases or damage during transit