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七福神の十二月 「菊月」 布袋と唐子
The Ninth Month (Kikuzuki): Hotei and Chinese Child, from an untitled series of the Seven Gods of Good Fortune in the Twelve Months
七福神の十二月 「菊月」 布袋と唐子
Japanese
Edo period
Medium/Technique
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Dimensions
14.9 x 16 cm (5 7/8 x 6 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
William Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession Number11.20100
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
Signed
Mori Sô ga
森宗画
森宗画
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.