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Stencil

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown rectangular metal plate with a raised edge. The plate features a design with a brown background and white accents. The design includes vertical lines and geometric patterns. There are also flower-like shapes with rounded petals arranged around a center circle. The flowers and patterns are cut out of the brown background, creating a stencil effect. The title of the work is "Stencil" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Paper, silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 456 px
Museum record:
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