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Three-case inro in the form of a tortoise
Japanese
Edo period–Meiji era
mid to late 19th century
Medium/Technique
Carved and stained boxwood; eyes inlaid in horn; interiors of compartments black lacquer
Dimensions
Overall: 9.2 x 6 x 2.9 cm (3 5/8 x 2 3/8 x 1 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
William Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession Number11.23751a
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsInro
Signed
Unsigned
無銘
無銘
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.