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Japanese, Japan

Katagami (pattern paper), stencil, 1800s

Description

Maker

Culture

Japanese

Title

Katagami (pattern paper), stencil

Year

1800s

Medium

Mulberry paper, silk, persimmon tannin; knife-cut paper-layering silk threads

Dimensions

52.7 x 43.8 cm (20 3/4 x 17 1/4 inches)

Place

Japan

Type

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Henry D. Sharpe

Object Number

21.433

Exhibition History

Nuance in Nature

February 16 - July 8, 2007

The peony flowers during the months of May and June. It is one of the plants of the four seasons and is associated with summer. The peony was introduced into Japan from China in the 8th century and was esteemed not only for its beauty, but also for its medicinal qualities. It was first used as a decorative pattern before being adopted as a family crest. It is also associated with mature women and erotic love, as are climbing flowers, including the clematis.

Japanese Stencils

January 1-31, 1979

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