Layered Roundels on Vermilion and Lattice – Shin Bijutsukai Framed Art Print
This plate appears in *Shin Bijutsukai* (新美術海), the design compendium overseen by Furuya Kōrin and produced through Kyoto's Unsōdō house in the early twentieth century, presenting two swatches in deliberate overlap: an upper panel of interlocking circular lattice on peach and cream, each intersection marked by a burst of dark, spiky florets, layered atop a lower vermilion field scattered with disc-shaped medallions resembling sea urchins or spoked wheels in white, blue, and brown, plus a small blue star accent. The collage-style presentation — one pattern literally overlapping another — is a distinctive device in the series, effectively offering two complete design studies in a single plate while implying how such motifs might be combined or juxtaposed in actual textile production. The bold vermilion ground makes this a strong focal piece for interiors that can support saturated color, while the layered concept appeals equally to those interested in design process itself. Presented as a framed print with vivid color separation and a polished gallery finish, this piece suits collectors drawn to marine-inspired roundel motifs, interlocking lattice geometry, or the comparative, sampler-like plates that appear throughout the *Shin Bijutsukai* portfolio.
