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1925

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1946

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Stencil, Exotic Birds, Parasols and Leaves

This is a Stencil. It is dated late 19th–early 20th century and we acquired it in 1946. 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.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of Norvin Hewitt Green.

Cite this object as

Stencil, Exotic Birds, Parasols and Leaves; Japan; mulberry paper (kozo washi) treated with fermented persimmon tannin (kakishibu), and silk threads (itoire); Museum purchase through gift of Norvin Hewitt Green; 1946-104-5

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