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1925

  • Work on this object ended.

2001

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

  • You found it!

Katagami, Two Butterflies

This is a Katagami. It is dated late 19th - early 20th century and we acquired it in 2001. Its medium is mulberry paper (kozo washi) treated with fermented persimmon tannin (kakishibu), and silk threads (itoire). It is a part of the Drawings, Prints, and Graphic Design department.

This object was donated by Joanne Polster and Max A. Polster. It is credited Gift of Max A. Polster.

Our curators have highlighted 2 objects that are related to this one.

  • Vase (France)
  • glass.
  • Gift of the Estate of Max Kobre.
  • 1996-45-6

Its dimensions are

48.1 x 37.2 cm (18 15/16 x 14 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Katagami, Two Butterflies; mulberry paper (kozo washi) treated with fermented persimmon tannin (kakishibu), and silk threads (itoire); 48.1 x 37.2 cm (18 15/16 x 14 5/8 in.); Gift of Max A. Polster; 2000-45-1

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