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Stencil

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown rectangular metal plate with a raised border. The center of the plate features a design made up of numerous small, curved lines arranged in a wavy pattern, with some areas having densely packed small bumps. The lines are smooth and shiny, contrasting with the textured background. The title is "Stencil" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Paper, silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 470 px
Public Domain
Yes
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