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Tsuba with design of Hotei and two karako
Japanese
Edo period
early to mid-19th century
Medium/Technique
Main material: shibuichi; surface treatment: migaki-ji; other metals: gold, silver and shakudo; decorative technique: katakiri-bori, iroe takazogan
Dimensions
Overall: 6.5 x 6.1 x 0.4 cm (2 9/16 x 2 3/8 x 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
William Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession Number11.12379
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsArms and armor
Signed
[Soyo, with a kao]
宗與（花押）
宗與（花押）
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.