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Box for decorative calligraphy paper (shikishi) with a heron design in maki-e
Made by: Shirayama Shôsai (Japanese, 1853–1923)
Japanese
Meiji era
second half of 19th century
Medium/Technique
Wood; lacquer with maki-e decoration
Dimensions
.035 x .170 x .157
Credit Line
William Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession Number11.10305a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsLacquer works
Signed
Shirayama Shosai
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.