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Sidewall, Arashi

This is a sidewall. It was manufactured by Assemblage. It is dated 2017 and we acquired it in 2017. Its medium is hand-applied marble dust plaster and bees wax. It is a part of the Wallcoverings department.

Arashi is a subtle pattern of irregular vertical stripes, having a vague resemblance to reptile skin. The pale blue and white pattern has a slight relief and is created with pigment and plaster, then coated with beeswax.

This object was donated by Assemblage. It is credited Gift of Assemblage.

Its dimensions are

L x W: 182.9 × 76.2 cm (6 ft. × 30 in.)

Cite this object as

Sidewall, Arashi; Manufactured by Assemblage; hand-applied marble dust plaster and bees wax; L x W: 182.9 × 76.2 cm (6 ft. × 30 in.); Gift of Assemblage; 2017-56-3

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