Edo Era Framed Katagami Stencil

An outstanding Antique Japanese Stencil from the Edo era (1850 to 1883).  A beautiful and precise artwork by a highly skilled artisan.

Hand made using mulberry bark and washed with persimmon rind, it is then hand excised and smoke cured over many weeks.

Katagami stencils were in use during the EDO era to apply designs to kimono silk and the same tradition is still in use today.

Framed and Mounted to Museum Conservation Standard: Print tipped to acid free foam core backing and mat by rice paper hinges upper corners and wheatflour starch adhesive.  True Vue 99% Anti UV Glass.

Local Pickup from Melbourne for this item.   The price for this artwork fully framed is AUD 435.00.

Stencil dimensions approximately 40 cm Wide and 30 cm Height.

Framed dimensions approximately 60 cm Wide and 53 cm Height

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