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Katagami, Helmets, Swords, Bows and Arrows

This is a Katagami. It is dated 1780–1830 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

26.1 × 42.5 cm (10 1/4 × 16 3/4 in.) Mat: 35.5 × 45.6 cm (14 × 17 15/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Katagami, Helmets, Swords, Bows and Arrows; Japan; mulberry paper (kozo washi) treated with fermented persimmon tannin (kakishibu), and silk threads (itoire); 26.1 × 42.5 cm (10 1/4 × 16 3/4 in.) Mat: 35.5 × 45.6 cm (14 × 17 15/16 in.); Gift of Helen Snyder; 1976-103-94

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