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Stencil

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown rectangular stencil with rough texture and slightly rounded corners. The stencil depicts a white background with a brown border and design. The design features a flowering tree branch with small flowers and two birds. The bird on the left sits on a branch facing right with its head turned left. The bird on the right flies with wings spread and tail feathers fanned out. The stencil exhibits signs of wear and tear, including scratches and scuffs on the surface. The background behind the stencil is plain white. The title of the stencil is "Stencil" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Paper, silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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