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Stencil

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown rectangular metal plate with rounded corners. The plate has a large rectangular cut-out section in the center, featuring an intricate pattern of interlocking shapes resembling flowers or stars. The cut-out pattern spans almost the entire width of the plate. Small holes and dots are scattered throughout the plate. The plate has a rough texture and appears to be made of metal. The background behind the plate is solid white. The title of the artwork is "Stencil" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
early 19th century
Medium
Paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 384 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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