This chirimen silk fukusa, measuring 26 inches by 30 inches (66 cm x 76 cm), portrays a wise man contemplating a peach tree beside a basket of plucked fruit. It's a remarkable piece crafted with various techniques: yuzen-dyeing, sumi-e painting, rare bi-color sagara embroidery, and metallic thread plain embroidery highlights.

In Japanese, 'momo' signifies a peach, and this fruit carries immense symbolism dating back to mythical ages. Legend attributes mysterious powers to the peach, believed to bring happiness and auspiciousness. Taoist mythology regards the peach tree as the Tree of Life, positioned at the center of Paradise and representing immortality. It symbolizes spring, youth, marriage, wealth, and longevity.

Furthermore, peach stones held significance as apotropaic items—ritual objects meant to ward off evil. They were intricately carved and kept as amulets or talismans, symbolizing protection and auspiciousness.