This evocative textile originates from Japan’s late Showa period (1960–1980) and represents a sophisticated mid-to-late 20th-century take on classical scenery. Measuring 13.75 inches by 40 inches (35 cm x 102 cm), the panel is crafted from high-quality chirimen silk, a signature crepe weave known for its unique pebbled texture and substantial, luxurious drape. The silk is in excellent condition and features a deep black ground that provides a high-contrast foundation for the colorful motifs.

The visual narrative consists of imaginative flora and landscape elements rendered in rich, deep watercolor shades. Stylized mountain peaks, sweeping grasslands, and clusters of autumn foliage are scattered across the fabric, creating a rhythmic, non-linear composition. The use of soft-edged, painterly colors in muted greens, reds, and ochre gives the design an ethereal quality, as if the landscapes are emerging from a dark mist. This artistic approach reflects the late Showa trend of blending traditional ink-wash painting aesthetics with modern, graphic textile production.

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