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Asymmetric necklace
Miyé Matsukata (American (born in Japan), 1922–1981)
American
early 1960s
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Overall: 14.8 x 12.5 x 1.5 cm (5 13/16 x 4 15/16 x 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Annette L. Born in memory of Arla Born
Accession Number2014.1233
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment
DescriptionThis three-part necklace consists two hammered wire elements connected to a central, asymmetric paisley-shapred eleent with pierced design.
Marks
Impressed Janiye / HAND WROUGHT / STERLING on reverse
ProvenanceBefore 2014, sold by Skinner Auctions, Boston, MA to Annette L. Born, Brookline, MA; 2014, gift of Born to the MFA. (Accession date: September 24, 2014)