This is a Chinese silk embroidery panel, a traditional form of textile art featuring intricate hand-stitched motifs of birds, flowers, willow trees, and architectural elements like a pagoda or pavilion. The central scene depicts a serene landscape with multiple small birds (possibly symbolizing joy and prosperity in Chinese iconography) perched and in flight amid blooming peonies, lotuses, and foliage, set against a stylized rocky outcrop and bridge-like structure. The background is a soft beige silk, with vibrant silk threads in shades of red, orange, pink, teal, green, and gold creating a delicate, layered effect typical of suzhou (Suzhou) embroidery techniques, known for their fine needlework and shading. The panel is bordered by a narrow silk edging in turquoise and red floral patterns, enhancing its ornamental quality. It measures approximately 27.5 inches tall by 10.25 inches wide (including the frame), making it a narrow, vertical format suitable for hanging as a scroll-like wall accent.

The artwork is housed in a later gilt bamboo-style frame with carved accents, including brass corner fittings and hanging hardware featuring a intricate openwork motif (resembling a cloud or ruyi head, common in Chinese design). The backing is brown kraft paper with adhesive remnants, stamped with labels from D. Sayadoff Paint & Wallcovering Dept., 20 Bloomfield Ave., Bloomfield, CT 06002, indicating it was custom-framed by this Connecticut-based company. The frame shows minor wear, such as scuffs on the gilding and slight paper tears on the backing, but remains structurally sound.

Provenance: Personally acquired from a major Asian collector whose collection was featured in a full Skinners auction house catalogue. This info will be provided to buyer.

Age: Likely late 19th to early 20th century (circa 1880–1920), based on the embroidery style, thread quality, and motif complexity, which align with Qing Dynasty export pieces. The fine satin stitch and couching techniques suggest professional workshop production, possibly from Suzhou, a historic center for silk embroidery. However, without hallmarks or provenance, it could be a high-quality Republican-era (1912–1949) reproduction. The frame dates to the mid-20th century or later (post-1952), as D. Sayadoff & Company was founded in 1952 in West Hartford, CT, specializing in commercial painting and framing services.

Origin: China, likely produced for export to Western markets, as evidenced by the romanticized "Chinoiserie" landscape theme popular in the late Qing period. These panels were often made in silk workshops for decorative trade goods.

Usage: Primarily decorative, intended as a wall hanging to evoke harmony, abundance, and good fortune (birds and flowers symbolize these in Chinese culture). 

Item dimensions: 27 3/8" tall × 10.25" wide × 5/8" deep  

Weight of item: 3 lb  2.2 oz