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Stencil

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown stencil on white background depicting a floral pattern. The stencil has a thick brown border around it. The floral pattern is made up of brown lines and shapes, with flowers and leaves cut out of the stencil. The flowers have five petals and are scattered throughout the design. The leaves are teardrop shaped with pointed tips. The background of the stencil is white, providing contrast to the brown design. The stencil appears to be made of a thick, rigid material, possibly cardboard or wood. The title of the stencil is "Stencil" and the artist is not specified.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Paper, silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 396 px
Museum record:
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