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Pair of earrings
American (Boston, Massachusetts)
1965–75
Medium/Technique
Gold, ebony
Dimensions
Overall: 6.4 x 2.5 cm (2 1/2 x 1 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the grandchildren of Irma Sims Rubenstein
Accession Number2003.312.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Earrings, flares, plugs, studs
DescriptionEach earring is comprised of a loosely defined, broad-petaled flower with pollen indicated at the center. Two, small, square ebony elements descend from the flower. Gold links connect the whole, and small, irregular pieces of gold dangle from the links and on the ebony.
Signed
See marks.
Marks
On back of each earring, stamped incuse "Janiyé," "24K," "18K."
InscriptionsNone.
ProvenanceBetween about 1965 and 1975, acquired from the artist by Irma Sims Rubenstein; 2003, gift of the family of Irma Sims Rubinstein to the MFA. (Accession Date: June 25, 2003)
CopyrightReproduced with permission.