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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
Museum record:
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