Chinese 19 Century Qing Dynasty Bird Pair Embroidery Panel, Heavy with laid Gold wrapped thread Ground; the design with Mandarin Ducks, Pheasants, Peacocks, Butterflies, and a Phoenix at the top, the gold work heavy with leaves, flowers and a Bixie (Pixiu) at the base with mirror eyes. Age related wear to fabric, tears near base, loose gold threads. Height 68 inches (173 cm.) X width 30 1/2 inches (77.5 cm.).