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Stencil

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular brown stencil with a thick border and a repeating floral pattern cut out of the center, on a white background. The stencil is made of a rough, textured material. The border is darker brown than the rest of the stencil. The center features a repeating pattern of flowers with six petals. The flowers are arranged in rows, overlapping each other slightly. The background behind the stencil is plain white. Title: Stencil. Artist: [unspecified].

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Paper
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 433 px
Museum record:
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