Framed Antique Chinese Embroidered Silk Fragment with Peony in beautiful range of blue and green hues, created with "Forbidden Stitches". With old silk brocade framing the center embroidery. The center embroidery piece is from the 19th century while the framing silk brocade likely from the 20th century.
Peony is among the most popular and used motif in all kinds of Chinese art. It is also often used to describe a female's beauty and personal quality as well as a general auspicious motif for prosperity.