This distinctive silk uchishiki (temple altar cloth) dates from the late Meiji to mid-Taisho period (1880–1920). Measuring 36 inches by 25 inches (91 cm x 64 cm), the textile is shaped in a traditional triangular format designed to drape over a temple altar. The cloth is crafted from a cream-colored silk base and features numerous hand-embroidered floral motifs.

The central composition is a lush arrangement of peonies and cherry blossoms winding across a branch, rendered in a sophisticated palette of dusty rose, cream, indigo, and sage green. The embroidery utilizes varied stitch lengths to create a realistic, painterly effect, particularly in the delicate transitions of the flower petals. Additional floral sprays accent the upper corners of the triangular wings. While the silk background shows some light smudging, the embroidery remains vibrant and the piece is in very good condition overall.

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