Stencil with Pattern of Battle Fans and Arrows on Waves

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown metal plate with darker brown and orange rust spots on the surface and edges. The plate contains a design with white areas on a brown background. The design consists of stylized fans with floral patterns and arrows. The fans are placed on wavy lines resembling water, with stylized clouds. Three fans are present, each with a unique floral pattern. Arrows are depicted in various directions, some intersecting with the fans. The plate's surface exhibits signs of wear and tear. The image relates to the work of an artist known for ukiyo-e woodblock prints. The title of the work is "Stencil with Pattern of Battle Fans and Arrows on Waves".