This striking Miao textile originates from the Guizhou province of China and dates to the mid-20th century (1935–1965). Measuring 24 inches by 20 inches (61 cm x 51 cm), the piece is in very good condition, showing only a slight amount of wear consistent with its age and cultural use. It features a complex construction of fine silk embroidery on a ground of silk and vibrant red velvet, framed by a deep black border.

The panel is organized into a dense, multi-tiered narrative of zoomorphic and geometric forms. The upper register contains two square cells with swirling cruciform patterns, surrounded by a rhythmic field of red and pink butterfly-like motifs. The central focus is a large, circular mythical bird (likely a phoenix or fenghuang) rendered in deep indigo, magenta, and teal, surrounded by four smaller, stylized birds that appear to be in flight. The entire embroidered field is saturated with tightly coiled spiral motifs, a hallmark of Miao needlework that symbolizes ancestors and the cycle of life.

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