A Chinese Export Silk Embroidery Panel with Figures in Garden Landscape, Late Qing Dynasty

A finely executed Chinese export silk embroidery panel, likely dating to the late Qing dynasty (19th–early 20th century). The vertical composition depicts an elegant garden scene with scholars and attendants in a pavilion setting, surrounded by stylized rocks, pine trees, flowering branches, and a tranquil water landscape. The embroidery is worked in delicate silk threads on a light-toned silk ground, predominantly in soft blue, teal, and muted earth tones, characteristic of export decorative textiles made for Western markets. The figures are rendered with refined detail, showing traditional attire and leisurely activities within an idealized literati garden. Mounted within a narrow black frame, the panel retains its original textile backing, visible on the reverse with hand stitching. Height: 22.5 inches; Width: 5 inches.

Condition
Visible creasing and minor wear to the silk consistent with age, including slight discoloration and fabric tension lines. No major losses observed.