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Stencil, Willow and Leaves

This is a Stencil. It is dated Late 18th - 19th Century and we acquired it in 1946. 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.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of Norvin Hewitt Green.

Cite this object as

Stencil, Willow and Leaves; Japan; mulberry paper (kozo washi) treated with fermented persimmon tannin (kakishibu), and silk threads (itoire); Museum purchase through gift of Norvin Hewitt Green; 1946-104-1

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