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Stencil

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular brown metal stencil with a wavy pattern cut out of it. The stencil is made of a dark brown metal, possibly copper or bronze, and has a rough texture. It is rectangular in shape with rounded corners. The top and bottom edges are slightly wavy. The stencil features a repeating pattern of wavy lines and shapes cut out of it. The cut-out areas are in the shape of rounded hills or waves, with the top and bottom rows being more jagged. The background behind the stencil is plain white. Title: Stencil. Artist: not specified.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Paper, silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 494 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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