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Stencil with Pattern of Boats and Reeds on a Checked Background

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown and white image of a stencil. Rectangular shape with a brown border. Background is brown and white checkered pattern. Three boats are present. They have flat bottoms and pointed tops. They are brown with white outlines. There are also reeds or similar plants. They are brown. They are behind and in front of the boats. The artist is unidentified. The title of the piece is "Stencil with Pattern of Boats and Reeds on a Checked Background".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Paper reinforced with silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
483 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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