This exquisite hand-painted artwork is an original yūzen painting on a semi-transparent silk screen, created during the Mid to Late Showa period (1950–1980). Measuring 16 inches by 30 inches (41 cm x 76 cm), this piece likely served as a high-fidelity model for a formal obi, the wide traditional sash worn with a kimono. The artwork is in very good condition, showcasing the dense, layered floral compositions and delicate resist-dyeing aesthetics characteristic of the yūzen technique on a fine silk canvas.

The composition features a lush, overflowing garden scene set against a dramatic, deep black ground. A large, crescent-shaped wash of pale gold and smoky grey creates a dreamlike "moonlight" effect, illuminating a dense thicket of seasonal flora. Central to the design are majestic peonies (botan) in varying shades of rust-red, cream, and golden-yellow, which appear to climb a traditional bamboo lattice fence (yotsume-gaki). Below the fence, a field of delicate chrysanthemums (kiku) and plum blossoms (ume) in shades of pink, white, and coral fills the lower third of the piece. The artist has used exceptionally fine linework to define the petals and the woven texture of the bamboo, creating a sense of tactile depth that would traditionally be translated into silk thread or fine dyeing on a finished garment.

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