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Stencil

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown and white stencil with a floral design. The stencil is rectangular with a brown border around the edges. The background of the stencil is brown with thin, vertical lines running through it. The floral design is in white and features large flowers and leaves. The flowers are stylized and have many petals. The leaves are teardrop-shaped with pointed tips. The stencil appears to be made of a thin material, possibly paper or plastic, and has a rough texture. A small white label is on the top left corner. The background behind the stencil is plain white.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Paper, silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
471 × 624 px
Museum record:
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