This delicate textile originates from Japan’s mid-Showa period (1950–1960) and is a scholarly example of the refined yuzen dyeing techniques used to create soft, atmospheric landscapes. Measuring 14 inches by 44 inches (36 cm x 112 cm), the panel is crafted from high-quality silk and remains in excellent condition. The composition is defined by a dramatic ombre effect, where a saturated mauve-pink upper section seamlessly transitions into a pristine white lower field.
The visual narrative features a symmetrical nature design at the base, centered on two stylized open fans. These fans are delicately hand-painted with bamboo and grasses, rendered in soft charcoal and muted blue tones. Surrounding the fans are clusters of white and pink chrysanthemums and plum blossoms, depicted with fine, painterly detail and soft green foliage. This elegant arrangement of "Three Friends of Winter" motifs (bamboo and plum) alongside autumn chrysanthemums represents a timeless wish for resilience and longevity, presented here with the airy, minimalist aesthetic characteristic of mid-century formal wear.