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Necklace
Miyé Matsukata (American, born in Japan, 1922–1981)
1970–75
Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Silver, gold, Roman coin
Dimensions
L. 12 3/4 in.; w. (of neck) 5 1/2 in.
Credit Line
Gift of Lucy Fields
Accession Number1996.218
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Necklaces and neck bands
DescriptionBroad silver choker-style necklace with a square pendant that encloses a Roman Republic coin with gold border dating to about the first century B.C.
Marks
On back of long, rectangular element that links necklace to amber pendant, is marked "Gyda / Janiye / STERLING."
InscriptionsNone.
ProvenanceAbout 1970-1975, sold by the artist to Lucy Fields, Boston; 1996, gift of Lucy Fields to the MFA. (Accession Date: September 18, 1996)
CopyrightReproduced with permission.