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源平合戦図鐔
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Tsuba with design of Genpei War
源平合戦図鐔
Yoshimitsu (Japanese, dates unknown)
Japanese
Edo period
mid-19th century
Medium/Technique
Main material: iron; other metals: gold and silver (?); decorative technique: sukashi-bori, marubori, zôgan
Dimensions
Overall: 7.9 x 7.4 x 0.6 cm (3 1/8 x 2 15/16 x 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
William Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession Number11.12262
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsArms and armor
Signed
Gôshû no ju Yoshimitsu saku
江州住美光作
江州住美光作
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.