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Sword of the tachi type
Yoshioka Ichimonji Sukeshige (Japanese, dates unknown)
Japanese
Nanbokuchô period
1343 (Kôei 2)
Medium/Technique
Tempered steel
Dimensions
Length (overall): 101 cm (39 3/4 in.)
Length (blade): 80 cm (31 1/2 in.)
Other (curvature): 2 cm (13/16 in.)
Length (blade): 80 cm (31 1/2 in.)
Other (curvature): 2 cm (13/16 in.)
Credit Line
William Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession Number11.10955.1
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CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsArms and armor – Swords
Catalogue Raisonné
MFA, Japanese Masterpieces (2012), #77
InscriptionsIchi Bishû Osafune jû Sukeshige saku Kôei ni nen jôichi gatsu jûni nichi
一備州長船住助重作
康永弐年十一月十二日
一備州長船住助重作
康永弐年十一月十二日
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.