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Katagami, Peonies and abstract waves

This is a Katagami. It is dated mid 18th - early 19th century and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is mulberry paper (kozo washi) treated with fermented persimmon tannin (kakishibu), and silk threads (itoire). It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Helen Snyder. It is credited Gift of Helen Snyder.

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Katagami, Peonies and abstract waves; Japan; mulberry paper (kozo washi) treated with fermented persimmon tannin (kakishibu), and silk threads (itoire); Gift of Helen Snyder; 1976-103-57

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<ref name=CH>{{cite web |url=https://collection.cooperhewitt.org/objects/18490125/ |title=Katagami, Peonies and abstract waves |author=Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum |accessdate=15 November 2024 |publisher=Smithsonian Institution}}</ref>