Paper Stencils (Katagami)
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Paper Stencils (Katagami)
Meiji period (late 19th/early 20th century)
Mulberry paper treated with persimmon juice and smoke, thrust-cut and punch, drill or chisel-carved in various designs including scrolling branches and blossoms, fans, battledores and balls, abstract ikat and geometric motifs, some with itoire (silk web reinforcement) or gauze reinforcement--generally good condition, some with losses, breaks, repairs, ink residue
Either 16 x 12 3/8in. (40.5 x 31.5) or 17 7/8 x 9 5/8in. (40.3 x 24.5cm.) each approx. (20)
Meiji period (late 19th/early 20th century)
Mulberry paper treated with persimmon juice and smoke, thrust-cut and punch, drill or chisel-carved in various designs including scrolling branches and blossoms, fans, battledores and balls, abstract ikat and geometric motifs, some with itoire (silk web reinforcement) or gauze reinforcement--generally good condition, some with losses, breaks, repairs, ink residue
Either 16 x 12 3/8in. (40.5 x 31.5) or 17 7/8 x 9 5/8in. (40.3 x 24.5cm.) each approx. (20)