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"Celtic Knot" torque
Nanette Roche (American, born 1953)
American
1999
Medium/Technique
Polymer clay
Dimensions
Height x width x depth: 22 x 15.5 x 2.3 cm (8 11/16 x 6 1/8 x 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Nan Roche and John Bender in memory of Sue Roche
Accession Number2009.4989
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Necklaces and neck bands
DescriptionThe large central element is twisted into a complicated knot in ranging in color from white to gray to black. It is hung by rubber (?) cords ending in a toggle clasp.
Signed
Nan Roche
Provenance1999, created by artist Nan Roche of College Park, MD; gift of Roche to the MFA (Accession date: November 18, 2009)