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Stencil, Hibiscus Flowers and Birds

This is a Stencil. 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.

Its dimensions are

56.5 × 43 cm (22 1/4 × 16 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Stencil, Hibiscus Flowers and Birds; Japan; mulberry paper (kozo washi) treated with fermented persimmon tannin (kakishibu), and silk threads (itoire); 56.5 × 43 cm (22 1/4 × 16 15/16 in.); Gift of Helen Snyder; 1976-103-250

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