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Hako netsuke in two parts in the form of a pile of books
Japanese
Edo period
mid-late 18th century
Medium/Technique
Gold lacquer ground decorated in gold hiramaki-e with extensive gold kirikane; interior (except rims) gold nashiji; silver collar and internal cord fitting
Dimensions
Overall: 4.8 x 3.5 x 1.9 cm (1 7/8 x 1 3/8 x 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
William Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession Number11.9951b
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CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsInro
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ProvenanceBy 1911, purchased by William Sturgis Bigelow (b. 1850 - d. 1926), Boston [see note 1]; 1911, gift of Bigelow to the MFA. (Accession Date: August 3, 1911)
NOTES:
[1] Much of Bigelow's collection of Asian art was formed during his residence in Japan between 1882 and 1889, although he also made acquisitions in Europe and the United States. Bigelow deposited many of these objects at the MFA in 1890 before donating them to the Museum's collection at later dates.
NOTES:
[1] Much of Bigelow's collection of Asian art was formed during his residence in Japan between 1882 and 1889, although he also made acquisitions in Europe and the United States. Bigelow deposited many of these objects at the MFA in 1890 before donating them to the Museum's collection at later dates.