This silk slit tapestry-weave Buddhist uchishiki measures 26 inches by 26 inches (66 cm x 66 cm) and features a phoenix alongside a lotus pond. While in good condition, it bears staining, holes on the fine silk backing, and discreet 1 cm corrosion holes on the front, near one edge. The phoenix embodies auspicious qualities—longevity, resurrection, solar and alchemical fire—and signifies peace and tranquility. Meanwhile, the lotus holds immense significance in Buddhism, often portraying the Buddha seated on a lotus throne, symbolizing the soul's journey from materialism to enlightenment—rooted in mud, growing through water, and emerging pure above the surface.

The three stages of the lotus—bud, utpala (mid-blossom), and full blossoming—represent past, present, and future. Among the four recognized lotus colors in Buddhism, pink signifies the supreme lotus, typically associated with the highest deity, such as the Great Buddha. Notably, a deep red band separates the celestial sphere of the phoenix from the terrestrial realm of the lotus. In Buddhism, red symbolizes protective qualities, representing powerful rituals and deeds, and signifies passion transformed into discerning wisdom.