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Katagami, Abstract Butterfly motif

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). 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, Abstract Butterfly motif; Japan; mulberry paper (kozo washi) treated with fermented persimmon tannin (kakishibu); Gift of Helen Snyder; 1976-103-184

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