This relatively rare old oshie zaiku, crafted in the 19th year of the Meiji period (1886) as indicated on the backside, is mounted in a pine box frame. The textile 'painting' depicts a long-tailed bird alongside 'ume' (plum flowers) and rose flower motifs, intricately crafted from chirimen silk. It remains in very good condition. The dimensions measure approximately 11.5 inches by 1 inch by 15.5 inches (29 cm x 3 cm x 39 cm).