This exquisite textile originates from Japan’s pre-WWII era, dating to the early Showa period (1930–1940). Measuring 14 inches by 59 inches (36 cm x 150 cm), the panel is a classic example of meisen silk, a fabric celebrated for its bold, experimental designs and durability. Characteristic of meisen from this decade, the silk is thinner and possesses a slightly crisp texture, yet its light weight ensures a graceful, fluid drape. The piece remains in excellent condition, preserving the saturated depth of its primary dyes.

The visual narrative is set against a rich, deep wine-colored ground, providing a dramatic foundation for the botanical motifs. Large, abstracted peony-like florals are rendered in a cool-toned palette of icy blue and slightly muted turquoise. These blooms are connected by vertical, serrated white lines that suggest stylized stems or traditional shibori "spider" patterns, creating a rhythmic, upward movement across the nearly five-foot length of the fabric. The use of the ikat-dyeing technique gives the petals a soft, vibrating edge, a hallmark of the early 20th-century meisen aesthetic that bridged the gap between traditional craftsmanship and Art Deco-inspired modernism.

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