This sophisticated textile originates from Japan’s early Showa period (1925–1935) and is a scholarly example of the refined, graphic transition between the romanticism of the Taisho era and the bolder geometric styles of the pre-war years. Measuring 14 inches by 57 inches (36 cm x 145 cm), the panel is crafted from a thinner, slightly crisp, and delicate meisen silk, which remains in excellent condition. Characteristic of high-quality meisen, the fabric offers a lovely drape and a smooth, matte finish that highlights the precision of its woven patterns.

The visual narrative is set against a rich chocolate brown background, organized into horizontal tonal bands that provide an architectural structure to the design. It features pale golden ivory kiku (chrysanthemum) motifs, rendered with elegant, needle-like petals, complemented by stylized leaves in a light steel grey-blue. Touches of black are interspersed within the floral clusters, adding depth and a modern edge to the traditional botanical imagery. The pattern is executed using the kasuri (ikat) technique, resulting in the signature "feathered" edges that give the golden blossoms a soft, vibrating luminescence against the dark substrate.

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