Blind Masseur Trying to Lift a Heavy Stone
early to mid-19th century
Object PlaceTokyo, Japan
Medium/TechniqueWood (non-specific); eye and two teeth of ivory
DimensionsH. .034
Credit LineWilliam Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession number11.23179
On View
Not on viewClassificationsNetsuke
Collections
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.
early to mid-19th century
late 19th century
early 19th century