This elegant textile originates from the late Taisho or early Showa period (1920–1940) and is a scholarly example of the sophisticated urushi-fukkura weaving technique. Measuring 14.5 inches by 44 inches (37 cm x 112 cm), the panel is crafted from fine silk and remains in very good condition. The composition is defined by its dramatic, matte black background, which provides a high-contrast stage for the dark bronze floral motifs.
The visual narrative consists of four vertical, undulating vine columns featuring stylized blossoms and delicate serrated leaves. These patterns are executed using a complex brocade technique with urushi lacquered thread, where paper or silk filaments are coated with traditional Japanese lacquer to create a metallic, slightly raised texture. The bronze threads possess a muted, antique luster that shifts from a dark chocolate brown to a warm metallic glow depending on the angle of observation. This specific use of dark lacquer on a matte ground reflects the pre-war era's "Modern Classic" aesthetic, which favored understated luxury and architectural repetition over the flamboyant colors of earlier periods.