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Gift cover (fukusa)
Japanese
Edo period
19th century
Object Place: Japan
Medium/Technique
Silk, gold metallic thread; satin-weave ground, embroidered (shishû), couched (koma nui)
Dimensions
Height x width: 35 1/16 x 28 3/4 in. (89 x 73 cm)
Credit Line
William Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession Number11.3947
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsTextiles
DescriptionGift cover (fukusa) with design of Noh theater wig for title role of Shojo character and folding fan decorated with chrysanthemum in reddish-orange, green, pink, white, blue and black silk embroidery and gold metallic thread couching on a light blue silk satin ground; reddish-orange silk crepe backing with woven bamboo pattern.
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.