Mulberry paper (kozo washi) treated with fermented persimmon tannin (kakishibu)
Type:
textile designs
Katagami
Object Name:
Katagami
Made in:
Japan
Date:
mid - late 19th century
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
Flowers and leaves surround part of a pine-bark lozenges (matsukawabishi) design as well as another abstract motif. Some of the leaves form what is known as interlaced circles or "seven-treasures" (Shippo). This stencil appears to have illegible scripture black ink.
