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Stencil, Lobster, early 20th century

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), thread links (itotsuri). 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

28.6 × 23.7 cm (11 1/4 × 9 5/16 in.) Mat: 45.7 × 35.6 cm (18 × 14 in.)

Cite this object as

Stencil, Lobster, early 20th century; Japan; mulberry paper (kozo washi) treated with fermented persimmon tannin (kakishibu), thread links (itotsuri); 28.6 × 23.7 cm (11 1/4 × 9 5/16 in.) Mat: 45.7 × 35.6 cm (18 × 14 in.); Gift of Helen Snyder; 1976-103-3

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

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