Chinese Tapestry Depicting Biblical Scene with Angels

A winged child at each shoulder, and a scene in the middle that rewards a long stare.

This tapestry depicting a biblical scene with angels comes from China, dates to the 20th century, and is made of wool. Tapestries like this were made to hang on walls, warming rooms and telling religious stories, a long European tradition, which makes this weaving from China an interesting crossing. A central cartouche shows figures gathered at a table beneath a tree, flanked by winged children and standing figures, with faces at top and bottom. A wide border thick with flowers and fruit surrounds it. Nearly ten feet long at 119 inches, and 76.5 wide.

The scene is not identified. The angels are not telling.