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Sword of the tantō type
Fukuoka Ichimonji Naganori, third generation (Japanese, dates unknown)
Japanese
Kamakura period
1300 (Shôan 2)
Medium/Technique
Tempered steel
Dimensions
Length (overall): 38 cm (14 15/16 in.)
Length (blade): 26.5 cm (10 7/16 in.)
Length (blade): 26.5 cm (10 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
William Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession Number11.11252.1
CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsArms and armor – Swords
Catalogue Raisonné
MFA, Japanese Masterpieces (2012), #76
InscriptionsBizen no kuni Fukuoka sa hyôe no jô Naganori Shôan ni nen hachi gatsu hi
備前国福岡左兵衛尉長則 正安二年八月日
備前国福岡左兵衛尉長則 正安二年八月日
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.