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住吉物語絵巻
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Illustrated Tales of Sumiyoshi (Sumiyoshi monogatari e)
住吉物語絵巻
Japanese
Edo period
17th century
Medium/Technique
Handscroll; ink and color on paper
Dimensions
Height: 32 cm (12 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
William Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession Number11.7132
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsPaintings
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.