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Four-case inro with design of oni carrying auspicious objects and treasure
Koma Kansai II (Japanese, 1767–1835)
Japanese
Edo period
Early 19th century
Medium/Technique
Black lacquer ground; decoration in black lacquer low takamaki-e; signature also in black; compartments and risers gold Gyobu nashiji; shoulders and rims gold fundame
Dimensions
Overall: 8.6 x 5.6 x 2.2 cm (3 3/8 x 2 3/16 x 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
William Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession Number11.9974
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsInro
Signed
Koma Kansai, with kao
古滿寛哉（花押）
古滿寛哉（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.