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Katagami, Waves and Chidori Birds on a Lattice

This is a Katagami. It is dated late 19th–early 20th 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.

Its dimensions are

60.4 × 44 cm (23 3/4 × 17 5/16 in.) Mat: 71.1 × 55.9 cm (28 × 22 in.)

Cite this object as

Katagami, Waves and Chidori Birds on a Lattice; Japan; mulberry paper (kozo washi) treated with fermented persimmon tannin (kakishibu), and silk threads (itoire); 60.4 × 44 cm (23 3/4 × 17 5/16 in.) Mat: 71.1 × 55.9 cm (28 × 22 in.); Gift of Helen Snyder; 1976-103-270

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Katagami.

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