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Two Swords
Ceremonial sword (kazari tachi) with hilt, sheath, and metal fittings
Two Swords
Other artist: Ikkanshi Tadatsuna (Japanese, dates unknown)
Japanese
mid Edo period
18th century
Medium/Technique
Tempered steel; fittings of gold (sheath: gold aventurine, lacquer and inlaid mother of pearl)
Dimensions
Total: 100.5 cm; hlit: 21.5 cm; sheath 76.5 cm
Total: 100.5 cm; hlit: 21.5 cm; sheath 76.5 cm
Credit Line
William Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession Number11.11228
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CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsArms and armor – Swords
Signed
Ikkanshi Tadatsuna
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.