A large and impressive antique Chinese allegorical embroidered hanging silk textile, exquisitely hand made with individual panels in abundant multicolored needlework mythological fenghuang bird forms and other designs. Produced in a vivid palette of gold, cobalt and robin's egg blue, aqua, maroon, cream, tan, gilt, and other colors. In Chinese mythology, the fenghuang reigns over other birds. It is also called the "August Rooster" since it sometimes takes the place of the Rooster in the Chinese zodiac. In Western parlance, it is usually called the Chinese Phoenix. Ascribed from the prior owner as having been the personal gift of Clark Gable to Marilyn Monroe. Gallery offers no proof or guarantee of said provenance. Presented in a large protective clear Lucite case with hanging hardware for vertical and horizontal display. Good overall condition with some minor age related wear to tapestry and frame case. 45 in. x 77 1/2 in. (tapestry), 47 1/2 in. x 81 in. (framed). Hill Auction Gallery will not ship. Gallery will refer local third party USA and