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Stencil

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular black object with rounded corners and slightly curved edges. The object features a white design on a black background. The design consists of a central flower-like shape surrounded by geometric patterns and six additional flower-like shapes. The central shape has a rounded center with radiating curved lines and is surrounded by a hexagonal outline with pointed sides. Six white lines extend from the hexagon, three on each side. The additional flower-like shapes are in the corners and along the edges. The object has a worn appearance with scratches and marks on its surface. The background behind the object is plain white. Title: Stencil Artist: unlisted

Artwork details

Date:
early 19th century
Medium:
Paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 385 px
Museum record:
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