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Stencil Plate

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Stencil plate of paper made from mulberry fibre waterproofed with shibu. Pattern cut out and united by an irregular network of human hair. Repeated pattern of groups of chrysanthemums and foliage closely arranged.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Mulberry fibre paper, waterproofed with shibu, human hair
Brief description
Stencil plate of paper made from mulberry fibre waterproofed with shibu, Japan, 19th century
Physical description
Stencil plate of paper made from mulberry fibre waterproofed with shibu. Pattern cut out and united by an irregular network of human hair. Repeated pattern of groups of chrysanthemums and foliage closely arranged.
Dimensions
  • Length: 14.8in
  • Width: 8.625in
Credit line
Given by Wilson Crewdson, Esq.
Collection
Accession number
T.7-1913

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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