Japanese - Seal Set, 19th century

Japanese

Seal Set, 19th century

Carved jade seal with rubber stamp, in a leather and fabric-lined case , 5.1 x 1.3 cm (2 x 1/2 in.)

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Object details

Accession number

U11n1.a-c

Primary Creator

Japanese

Full title

Seal Set

Creation Date

19th century

Provenance


Entered Isabella Stewart Gardner's collection at an unknown date.

Marks

Inscribed in ink (on enclosed note): Character pronounced "Fuku" Happiness
Carved (on base of seal): [Japanese Kanji character: Fuku (happiness)]

Dimensions

5.1 x 1.3 cm (2 x 1/2 in.)

Display Media

Carved jade seal with rubber stamp, in a leather and fabric-lined case

Web 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.

Permanent Gallery Location

Macknight Room


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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.