This striking textile originates from Japan’s late Taisho period (1920–1926) and is a scholarly example of the bold, graphic innovation that defined meisen silk production during the height of its popularity. Measuring 14.5 inches by 59 inches (37 cm x 150 cm), the panel is crafted from high-quality silk that boasts a gently crisp texture while maintaining a graceful drape due to its lighter weight. The composition is set against a vibrant teal-blue ground, densely populated with small, rhythmic dashes that create a sense of textured depth.

The visual narrative features a vertical arrangement of large, heart-shaped ivy leaves, known as tsuta, which symbolize fidelity and endurance. These leaves are rendered in a sophisticated palette of pale yellow, cream, and deep coral-red, with trailing white vines that swirl between the clusters. The pattern is executed using the kasuri (ikat) technique, where threads are resist-dyed before weaving to produce the signature "blurred" edges characteristic of pre-war textile art. This specific combination of high-contrast botanical motifs and an energetic, textured background reflects the era's unique fusion of traditional Japanese symbolism with the emerging influences of Western Art Deco and Art Nouveau.

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