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1925

  • Work on this object ended.

1946

  • We acquired this object.

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2024

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Katagami, Geometric Motif

This is a Katagami. It is dated late 19th - early 20th century and we acquired it in 1946. 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.

It is credited Museum purchase through gift of Norvin Hewitt Green.

Cite this object as

Katagami, Geometric Motif; Japan; mulberry paper (kozo washi) treated with fermented persimmon tannin (kakishibu); Museum purchase through gift of Norvin Hewitt Green; 1946-104-2

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