This elegant textile originates from Japan, dating to the Showa period (1950–1975), and serves as a refined example of mid-century Japanese cotton printing. Measuring 14 inches by 24 inches (36 cm x 61 cm), the panel was extracted from a vintage Yukata (summer kimono) sample book. Crafted from a thin, crisp cotton, the piece features several small pinholes at the top edge used for its original archival threading, as well as a small, circular paper label numbered "74". Despite its history as a professional reference sample, the fabric remains in excellent condition with clear, sharp contrast between the dyes.

The visual narrative is a masterclass in traditional Japanese vertical composition, set against a saturated deep indigo blue field. The design showcases towering Spider Chrysanthemums (kiku) rendered in a crisp, brilliant white, with long, radiating petals that suggest a sense of explosive bloom. The flowers are connected by a single, remarkably straight vertical stem that anchors the composition, balanced by a lower blossom resting near the base. The lower portion of the panel features Japanese characters in white, identifying the piece as part of a "Master's Work Exhibition" and noting the high-quality "40-count" combed cotton (koma) used. This two-tone palette evokes the cool, refreshing aesthetic required for traditional summer evening wear.

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