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American or European
Second half 19th century
Object Place: American or European

Medium/Technique Enamel, coral, opal, and diamonds set in gilt metal
Dimensions 5 x 4.1 x 1.7 cm (1 15/16 x 1 5/8 x 11/16 in.)
Credit Line Bequest of Maxim Karolik
Accession Number64.666
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Jewelry, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / AdornmentBrooches

DescriptionGreen enamel, coral and gilt and small opals. Designed as a twig with leaves and coral fruit. Three small flies made of opals rest on the fruit.
ProvenanceMaxim Karolik (b. 1893 - d. 1963), Newport, RI and New York; 1964, bequest of Maxim Karolik to the MFA. (Accession Date: May 13, 1964)