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Katagami, Maple Leaves on Stripes

This is a Katagami. It is dated late 18th - mid 19th century and we acquired it in 1950. Its medium is mulberry paper (kozo washi) treated with fermented persimmon tannin (kakishibu), and silk threads (itoire). It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Mary Rutherford Jay. It is credited Gift of Mary Rutherford Jay.

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Katagami, Maple Leaves on Stripes; mulberry paper (kozo washi) treated with fermented persimmon tannin (kakishibu), and silk threads (itoire); Gift of Mary Rutherford Jay; 1950-123-4

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