This significant textile originates from Japan’s late Showa period (1960–1980) and was originally crafted as a primary component for a miyamairi kimono, the formal garment worn by infant boys during their first shrine visit. Measuring 13 inches by 60 inches (33 cm x 152 cm), the panel is made of high-quality white silk featuring a central horizontal band of deep black with scalloped edges. Positioned within this black field is a single white mon (family crest), marking the garment's ceremonial importance.

The visual narrative is composed of hand-painted auspicious motifs specifically chosen to symbolize strength and protection for a young boy. The upper section features a stylized folding fan (sensu), a lucky mallet (uchide no kozuchi), and an ornamental shimenawa rope, while the lower section depicts a traditional drum (taiko) and fletched arrows (hamaya) used to ward off evil. These elements are rendered in a vibrant palette of gold, forest green, and navy blue, accented by horizontal grey stripes at the top and bottom borders. This scholarly arrangement of samurai-class symbols reflects the parental hope for the child's healthy and prosperous future.

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