I stumbled upon this piece at an antique store. They had 0 information on it. It spoke to me, so I took it home. Would love to learn more!
Piece alone is 10 inches by 12 inches
Hello,
Your item is a silk embroidered textile panel, framed with a decorative wooden and silver-tone metal border. The piece exhibits intricate floral motifs, likely featuring auspicious symbols and traditional Chinese decorative elements. The embroidery appears to be of high craftsmanship, with delicate silk threads forming complex, symmetrical patterns of peonies, vines, and possibly Chinese symbolic imagery.
The style and technique suggest it could be a Qing Dynasty (1644–1912) embroidery or an early 20th-century revival piece. Chinese embroidered textiles were highly valued, particularly those used for imperial and scholarly decoration, signifying wealth and status. The blue and white color palette is characteristic of Chinese decorative arts, often linked to porcelain design influences. Given the frame and overall condition, this piece may have been collected as a decorative panel or fragment from a larger textile work.