This exquisite textile originates from Japan’s early Showa period (1926–1935), a decade where classical themes were often executed with a newfound crispness and vibrancy. Measuring 13.5 inches by 56 inches (34 cm x 142 cm), the panel is crafted from exceptionally fine silk and remains in very good condition. The design features the shi-kunshi (Four Gentlemen) motif, a scholarly theme representing the four seasons through the plum blossom, orchid, bamboo, and chrysanthemum.

The visual narrative is set against a rich vermilion-red ground, decorated with a large-scale, undulating karakusa (scrolling vine) pattern in a soft mint green. Nestled within these scrolls are detailed floral bouquets containing the "Four Gentlemen" elements, rendered in a diverse palette of cream, orange, and teal. The precision of the dye work and the complexity of the overlapping botanical arrangements reflect the high level of craftsmanship maintained during the transition from the Taisho to the Showa era. This specific combination of the scholarly shi-kunshi with the auspicious scrolling vine represents a wish for both intellectual virtue and eternal prosperity.

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