This vibrant hand-painted watercolor is an original and distinct artwork from Japan, dating to the Late Taisho to Early Showa period (1920–1940). Measuring 11 inches by 16 inches (28 cm x 41 cm), this piece was specifically crafted by a Japanese artist to serve as a technical blueprint for yuzen resist-dye work on a silk kimono. The artwork remains in very good condition, showcasing a masterful use of circular compositions and bold, rhythmic color blocking that defined the graphic innovations of the pre-war era.

The composition features three large, dense spherical floral arrangements composed of layered chrysanthemums and peonies in a sophisticated palette of coral, peach, lavender, and deep rust. These floral clusters are set against a dramatic background divided into three distinct zones: a deep violet lower section, a creamy mist-colored center, and a sharp, diagonal terracotta-red form in the upper right. Intricate white mizuhiki (decorative cord) knots and clusters of iridescent pearls add a ceremonial elegance to the piece, while long, slender white arcs sweep across the frame, creating a sense of movement and airy depth.

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