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Stencil, Geometric Key Frets

This is a Stencil. It is dated early 19th century - mid 20th century and we acquired it in 1948. 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.

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Stencil, Geometric Key Frets; Japan; mulberry paper (kozo washi) treated with fermented persimmon tannin (kakishibu); 1948-128-8

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