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Pair of bangles
Marie Zimmermann (American, 1878–1972)
American
1939
Medium/Technique
Gold, jade, carnelian, and enamel
Dimensions
Circumference: 19.4 cm (7 5/8 in.)
Lender accessory: 2.5 x 20.3 x 25.4 cm (1 x 8 x 10 in.)
Lender accessory: 2.5 x 20.3 x 25.4 cm (1 x 8 x 10 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase with funds donated by the Rita J. and Stanley H. Kaplan Family Foundation
Accession Number2014.395.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Bracelets and armlets
DescriptionBangle designed as carved jade and polychrome enamel dragons holding a red bead. One of a pair shown in a 1939 exhibition of the artist's work in Santa Barbara, CA. Remained in the Artist's personal collection throughout her life.
Has original fitted box, Gramercy park, NY.
Has original fitted box, Gramercy park, NY.
Provenance1939, made by Marie Zimmermann; December 10, 2013, sold by Skinner Auctions, Boston, MA to the MFA. (Accession date: February 26, 2014)
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