Chisel (san-katu to), from a set of tools for carving blocks and printing wood-block prints

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Period
1950-1956 -
Geography
Japan -
Material
Metal and wood -
Dimension
H x W x D: 19.7 x 1.2 x 2.2 cm (7 3/4 x 1/2 x 7/8 in) -
Accession Number
S2003.8.3833.18 -
EDAN ID
edanmdm:fsg_S2003.8.3833.18
Object Details
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Provenance
?-1956Watanabe Shōzaburō, Japan method of acquisition unknown [1]1956-2003Robert O. Muller purchased from Watanabe Shōzaburō, Japan [2]From 2003Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, bequest of Robert O. Muller [3]Notes:[1] See copy of letter in object file dated August 13, 1956 from Watanabe Shōzaburō to Robert O. Muller. In letter Watanabe Shōzaburō mentions "three sets of tools" saying that he was preparing to send these to Robert O. Muller.[2] See Note 1.[3] Accessioned on December 6, 2003. See Acquisition Consideration Form, in object file.Research Completed May 6, 2022 -
Collection
National Museum of Asian Art Collection -
Previous custodian or owner
S. Watanabe Color Print Co.Robert O. Muller (1911-2003) -
Origin
Japan -
Credit Line
Robert O. Muller Collection -
Type
Tool and Equipment -
Restrictions and Rights
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