Chinese Tapestry Depicting Scene with Faithful Hounds

A hunter, two hounds, and a garden that goes on forever.

This wool tapestry, made in China in the 20th century, depicts a hunting scene with loyal hounds in the manner of European tapestries. A figure in period dress stands in the left foreground, one hand reaching toward two pale dogs, with a lake and trees beyond. A broad border of fruit, flowers and scrolls surrounds the scene. The palette is soft: sage, rose, tan and cream, all slightly faded.

About 79 by 66 inches. Hang it over a sofa and the sofa grows up.