Artists' ToolsJapanese19th-20th century

Katagami Textile Stencil with Carp and Wave Design

Meiji-Shōwa period, late 19th-early 20th century

Classification

Artists' Tools

Medium

Daihan (large-sized) minogami (mulberry bark paper) treated with persimmon juice and cut using the "dōgubori" (punch-carving), and "tsukibori" (thrust-carving) techniques

Culture

Japanese

Century

19th-20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

63.6 x 42.5 cm (25 1/16 x 16 3/4 in.)

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