This elegant chirimen (silk crepe) fukusa (gift cover), dating to the Meiji period (1868–1912), offers a window into the refined interior of a wealthy Japanese household. Measuring 26 inches by 28 inches (66 cm x 71 cm), the cloth is rendered on a soft cream silk ground using a sophisticated combination of yuzen-dyeing, indigo painting, and delicate embroidery.

The central composition depicts a scholar's or aristocrat's still life: a large white porcelain vase holds a gnarled pine branch and white flowers, while a decorative incense burner sits atop a low, dark-lacquered table. In the background, a hanging scroll (kakemono) displays a landscape rendered with precise indigo brushwork. A patterned ceramic teapot stands to the right, completing the scene of scholarly repose. While the textile is in very good condition, close inspection reveals some small areas of loose couching embroidery, typical for a piece of this age.

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