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Katagami, Gourd with Waves and Blossoms

This is a Katagami. It is dated late 19th–early 20th century and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is cut mulberry paper treated with persimmon tannin and silk thread. It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Helen Snyder. It is credited Gift of Helen Snyder.

  • Kenilworth Pitcher
  • glazed earthenware with transfer-printed decoration.
  • Gift of the Brooklyn Museum of Art, Paul F. Walter Collection.
  • 1999-42-6
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  • Sidewall (USA)
  • machine printed on paper.
  • Gift of Greg Kuharic.
  • 2009-51-1

Cite this object as

Katagami, Gourd with Waves and Blossoms; Japan; cut mulberry paper treated with persimmon tannin and silk thread; Gift of Helen Snyder; 1976-103-123

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