This prestigious textile originates from Japan’s late Showa period (1950–1980) and serves as a scholarly example of the high-status tomesode (formal married woman's kimono) artistry. Measuring 14.5 inches by 71 inches (37 cm x 180 cm), the panel is crafted from premium black chirimen (silk crepe), a fabric renowned for its distinctively pebbly texture and substantial, luxurious weight. The silk exhibits a lovely handfeel and a beautiful, heavy drape, having been preserved in excellent condition.

The visual narrative is concentrated at the base of the panel, showcasing the exceptional skill of a highly capable yuzen artist. It features an intricate landscape composition where a vibrant garden of peonies and blossoms meets a serene blue pond. Rising behind this floral scene is a stylized forest of blue and seafoam green trees against a pale, misty background. This "kuro-tomesode" style—where the design is restricted to the hemline against a stark black field—represents the height of formal elegance in Japanese dress, utilizing the vast open space to emphasize the meticulous detail and saturated colors of the hand-painted scenery.

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