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Koma ga kita (The Spinning Top Is Here)

(Japanese, 1894–1983)
1962 (Shôwa 37), June 25
Medium/TechniqueWoodblock printed, chemise
DimensionsOverall: 17.5 x 13 cm (6 7/8 x 5 1/8 in.)
Credit LineMuseum purchase with funds by exchange from the William Sturgis Bigelow Collection
Accession number2007.158
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsIllustrated books
ProvenancePrior to November 2005, 102 of the 113 volumes were purchased by a bookseller from a private collector, Japan; November 2005, purchased by Charles Vilnis, Boston, from the bookseller in Osaka, Japan; Spring 2006, remaining 11 volumes purchased at two shops in Tokyo, Japan; 2007, 113 volumes offered for purchase to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, by Charles Vilnis.
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Takei Takeo
October 10, 1964
Page 9
Takei Takeo
December 25, 1966
Page 1
Takei Takeo
1955 (Shôwa 30), May 5
Page 10
Takei Takeo
1960 (Shôwa 35), August 1
Medama ibun
Takei Takeo
October 10, 1969
Kokeshi
Takei Takeo
1946 (Shôwa 21), October 10
Page 12
Takei Takeo
November 3, 1972
Page 11
Takei Takeo
December 25, 1945 (Shôwa 20)
Page 6
Takei Takeo
January 15, 1972
Page 5
Takei Takeo
November 3, 1982