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Katagami, Interlaced Circles

This is a Katagami. It is dated late 18th - early 19th century and we acquired it in 1939. Its medium is mulberry paper (kozo washi) treated with fermented persimmon tannin (kakishibu). It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of Charles W. Gould.

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Katagami, Interlaced Circles; Japan; mulberry paper (kozo washi) treated with fermented persimmon tannin (kakishibu); Museum purchase through gift of Charles W. Gould; 1939-72-3

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