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Stencil, Turtles

This is a Stencil. It is dated late 19th–early 20th century and we acquired it in 1976. Its medium is mulberry paper (kozo washi) treated with fermented persimmon tannin (kakishibu),. 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

H x W: 31.7 × 41.7 cm (12 1/2 × 16 7/16 in.) Mat: 35.6 × 45.7 cm (14 × 18 in.)

Cite this object as

Stencil, Turtles; Japan; mulberry paper (kozo washi) treated with fermented persimmon tannin (kakishibu),; H x W: 31.7 × 41.7 cm (12 1/2 × 16 7/16 in.) Mat: 35.6 × 45.7 cm (14 × 18 in.); Gift of Helen Snyder; 1976-103-159

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