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Stencil, Lilies, Peonies, Chrysanthemums

This is a Stencil. It is dated 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

H x W: 49.4 × 88.7 cm (19 7/16 × 34 15/16 in.) Image: 39.4 × 78.7 cm (15 1/2 in. × 31 in.) Mat: 91.4 × 71.1 cm (36 × 28 in.)

Cite this object as

Stencil, Lilies, Peonies, Chrysanthemums; Japan; mulberry paper (kozo washi) treated with fermented persimmon tannin (kakishibu), and silk threads (itoire); H x W: 49.4 × 88.7 cm (19 7/16 × 34 15/16 in.) Image: 39.4 × 78.7 cm (15 1/2 in. × 31 in.) Mat: 91.4 × 71.1 cm (36 × 28 in.); Gift of Helen Snyder; 1976-103-286

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