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Stencil with Pattern of Open Flowers on Water

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown and white stencil with a pattern of open flowers on water. The stencil has a rectangular shape with rounded corners and a brown border that is darker on the edges. The center of the stencil is white with a repeating pattern of brown flowers and wavy lines. The flowers have five petals and a white center. The wavy lines are curved and intersecting. A small white sticker with black writing is on the bottom right corner of the stencil. The background behind the stencil is white.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Paper reinforced with silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 406 px
Museum record:
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