This piece of artwork is a hand-embroidered lace made by a fifth-grade civilian during the Qing Dynasty.

It showcases the exquisite skills and rich connotations of traditional Chinese embroidery.

This art form has a long history, dating back to the ancient Silk Road period.

Through hand-embroidery, people incorporated the beauty of nature, myths and legends, and scenes from daily life into fabrics, creating works full of vitality and artistic charm.

These works not only have ornamental value but also carry rich cultural and historical backgrounds and meanings.

They witness the prosperity and development of ancient Chinese culture and become an important way for future generations to understand and inherit excellent traditional Chinese culture.