This monumental textile originates from Japan’s mid-Showa period (1940–1960) and is a scholarly example of the radiant, seasonal imagery used in high-status formal wear. Measuring an extraordinary 14.25 inches by 104 inches (36 cm x 264 cm), this exceptionally long panel was extracted from a formal kimono and remains in excellent condition, with only a singular, inconspicuous patina stain. The substrate is a premium rinzu (silk damask), dyed in a saturated, fiery orange that provides a luminous and structurally rich foundation for the cascading botanical design.

The visual narrative is a celebration of autumn, featuring oversized, hand-painted momiji (maple) leaves and kiku (chrysanthemum) blossoms executed in the yuzen tradition. The leaves are rendered in a sophisticated palette of pale icy blue, cream, and sage green, with several maple silhouettes containing intricate, internal floral patterns. A defining feature of this piece is the meticulous gold foil outlining that defines the edges of the primary motifs, adding a regal shimmer and architectural clarity to the organic forms. Small clusters of purple and olive-green mums provide dark, grounding accents to the warm-toned field, reflecting the mid-century's mastery of blending classical symbols of longevity and changing seasons with a vibrant, modern energy.

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