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Stencil

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown square artwork with rounded corners and a white border at the bottom. The artwork features a large brown stencil design on a white background. The stencil depicts a dragon facing to the right; it has a long neck, small eyes, and a small mouth. The dragon's body consists of a series of connected curved lines and swirls. Its legs and feet are visible at the bottom. The dragon's head is surrounded by curved lines representing clouds or flames. The artwork has a dark brown background with visible scratches and marks. The artist's name is not visible; however, the title reads "Stencil".

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
599 × 468 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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