This striking textile originates from Japan’s mid-Showa period (1950–1970) and is a scholarly example of the bold, high-contrast botanical designs favored for celebratory attire. Measuring 14 inches by 63 inches (36 cm x 160 cm), the panel is crafted from premium rinzu (silk damask) in a vibrant, bright red-orange hue. The substrate features an intricate woven fan pattern that imparts a soft, shimmery texture and an excellent drape to the silk. The piece remains in excellent condition, preserving the vivid intensity of its hand-painted elements.

The visual narrative is a dense, rhythmic profusion of bold ume (plum blossoms) that cascade across the entire field. These blossoms are hand-painted in a sophisticated palette of golden yellow and varying shades of medium forest and sage green. Small cream-white accents further define the floral clusters, creating a vibrant secondary layer of detail against the warm background. As the first flower to bloom in late winter, the ume is a traditional symbol of resilience and the arrival of spring; its presentation here with such saturated, energetic colors reflects the era's mastery of blending classical auspicious motifs with modern, high-impact aesthetics.

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