This elegant textile originates from Japan’s late Showa period (1950–1980) and exemplifies the era's lean toward clean, high-contrast botanical designs. Measuring 14 inches by 48 inches (36 cm x 122 cm), the panel is crafted from a high-quality vintage silk that is notably soft to the touch and offers a nice, fluid drape. The piece is in excellent condition, preserved as a singular 4-foot length of decorative silk.

The visual narrative is set against a simple, serene pale blue background, which provides a tranquil field for the primary motifs. Adorning this space are bold peonies, traditionally regarded as the "King of Flowers" in Japanese art, rendered in an unusual and striking color combination of almost turquoise blue and deep true red. The dark red blossoms are particularly distinguished by meticulous metallic gold outlining and accents, which provide a sophisticated structural definition to the soft silk ground. The asymmetrical placement of the flowers creates a sense of natural movement, as if the blooms are drifting across a clear sky or still water.

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