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Four-case inro with design of No actor performing Dojoji, and with a courtier watching on the reverse
Shohosai Kozan (Japanese)
Japanese
Edo period–Meiji era
mid to late 19th century
Medium/Technique
Gold lacquer ground of fine kinpun; decoration in gold, aokin, silver, red and black low takamaki-e, with a detail in gold foil; compartments and risers gold nashiji; shoulders and rims gold fundame
Dimensions
Overall: 9 x 6.1 x 2 cm (3 9/16 x 2 3/8 x 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
William Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession Number11.10141
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsInro
Signed
Kôzan
光山
光山
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.