Object details
Object number
U11n1.a-c
Creator(s)
Japanese
Title
Seal Set
Date
19th century
Medium
Carved jade seal with rubber stamp, in a leather and fabric-lined case
Dimensions
5.1 x 1.3 cm (2 x 1/2 in.)
Signatures, inscriptions, and markings
Inscribed in ink (on enclosed note): Character pronounced "Fuku" Happiness
Carved (on base of seal): [Japanese Kanji character: Fuku (happiness)]
Provenance
Entered Isabella Stewart Gardner's collection at an unknown date.
Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.
Gallery
Macknight Room
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