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Four-case inro with design of moon and plum tree
Sakai Hôitsu (Japanese, 1761–1828)
Japanese
Edo period
Early 19th century
Medium/Technique
Black lacquer ground; decoration in gold takamaki-e and kinpun with abise-maki, the moon inlaid in silver, encrustation of shell and coral
Dimensions
L. .083
Credit Line
William Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession Number11.10073
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsInro
Signed
Hôitsu hitsu; seal Uka*
抱一筆 雨華
抱一筆 雨華
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.