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Stencil

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown stenciled design on white background. Rectangular shape with darker brown border. Large wave-like design in the center with curved lines and scrollwork. The wave design is made up of different patterns, including lines, dots, and geometric shapes. The wave appears to be crashing, with smaller curved lines and scrollwork at the bottom. The background is white with fine cracks throughout the design. Title: Stencil. Artist: Unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Paper, silk
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 430 px
Museum record:
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