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Single-case inro with guri designs
Japanese
Edo period
Late 18th century
Medium/Technique
Guri lacquer carved with scrolls through at least ten alternating layers of black, red and yellow lacquer
Dimensions
Overall: 5.9 x 8.8 x 3.4 cm (2 5/16 x 3 7/16 x 1 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
William Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession Number11.10359
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsInro
Signed
Onko Chôkan Takenaga sei
温故張寛武永製
温故張寛武永製
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.