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十二支の小絵 （断簡か）
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Small Images for the Signs of the Zodiac
十二支の小絵 （断簡か）
Japanese
Edo period
Medium/Technique
Woodblock print (nishiki-e); ink and color on paper
Dimensions
Each about 7.2 × 5.8 cm (2 13/16 × 2 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
William Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession Number11.45852.7a-l
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Prints and Drawings
ClassificationsPrints
DescriptionAlbum: 11.45852.1-8
Probably cut from a larger sheet or sheets; some of the images repeat the same zodiac motifs, so they may be from more than one set..
Probably cut from a larger sheet or sheets; some of the images repeat the same zodiac motifs, so they may be from more than one set..
Signed
Kiitsu ga (on the design of a dragon fan with sardine head and holly, l)
其一
其一
ProvenanceBy 1911, purchased by William Sturgis Bigelow (b. 1850–d. 1926), Boston [see note 1]; 1911, gift of Bigelow to the MFA. (Accession Date: January 19, 2005)
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.