The 'Hall of Supreme Harmony' is the large main hall situated at the heart of the Forbidden City where all important official receptions were conducted, including the emperor's investiture ceremony, imperial weddings, birthdays, and for receiving foreign dignitaries.

A larger carpet bearing the name of Taihedian decorated with cranes was sold at Christie's New York, 22 March 1999, lot 105; and a smaller silk and gilt metallic thread carpet bearing the hallmark of Ningshou Gong, 'Palace of Peace and Longevity', was sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 29 April 2002, lot 583.