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1925

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1976

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Katagami, Bamboo

This is a Katagami. It is dated late 19th–early 20th century and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is cut mulberry paper treated with persimmon tannin and silk thread. 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.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 29.2 × 23.5 cm (11 1/2 × 9 1/4 in.) Image: 18.4 × 13.3 cm (7 1/4 × 5 1/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Katagami, Bamboo; Japan; cut mulberry paper treated with persimmon tannin and silk thread; H x W: 29.2 × 23.5 cm (11 1/2 × 9 1/4 in.) Image: 18.4 × 13.3 cm (7 1/4 × 5 1/4 in.); Gift of Helen Snyder; 1976-103-223

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