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Stencil, Carp Ascending a Waterfall

This is a Stencil. It is dated late 19th - mid 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.

Cite this object as

Stencil, Carp Ascending a Waterfall; Japan; mulberry paper (kozo washi) treated with fermented persimmon tannin (kakishibu), and silk threads (itoire); Gift of Helen Snyder; 1976-103-5

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