This vibrant silk panel originates from Japan and dates to the early Showa period (1930–1940). Measuring 14.75 inches by 55 inches (38 cm x 140 cm), the textile is an excellent example of tsumugi silk, a fabric traditionally woven from hand-spun silk thread known for its characteristic "dry" handfeel and matte finish. Despite its textured nature, the silk maintains a light weight and offers a lovely, graceful drape, remaining in excellent condition.

The visual narrative is dominated by a dense, impressionistic field of purple and lavender hues that serve as a lush background for a repeating botanical motif. Vibrant suisen (narcissus or daffodils) are rendered in crisp white and bright yellow, appearing as delicate vertical bouquets that punctuate the purple ground. In Japanese culture, the narcissus is a cherished herald of spring, symbolizing purity and rebirth. The design features the characteristic blurred, stippled edges of the kasuri or meisen dyeing styles popular during the pre-war era, creating a rhythmic, textured composition that feels both organic and highly graphic.

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