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 woven or dyed obi. The artwork is in very good condition, showcasing the meticulous detail and fluid color transitions characteristic of traditional Kyoto dyeing techniques on a delicate silk canvas.
The composition features a sophisticated arrangement of decorative lacquerware boxes (tebako) and ceremonial fans drifting through a dreamlike landscape. One central box is rendered with a transparent quality, revealing a lush interior of chrysanthemums and autumnal foliage, while its exterior is adorned with golden Kikkō (tortoise shell) geometric borders. These elements float over a soft blush-pink and smoky-grey "mist" that transitions into a dramatic, deep black void at the bottom. In the foreground, stylized pine trees (matsu) are rendered in pale gold and sage green stippling, emerging from the darkness like a forest in the early morning light. Braided silk cords and golden tassels weave through the scene, adding a sense of rhythmic connection and formal elegance.