Brooch

John Prip (American, 1922–2009)

1968–70

Object Place: Providence, Rhode Island

Medium/Technique Gold vermeil, amethyst

Dimensions Overall: 8.3 x 9.2 x 1.9 cm (3 1/4 x 3 5/8 x 3/4 in.)

Credit Line The Daphne Farago Collection

Accession Number2006.438

NOT ON VIEW

DescriptionTriangular gold brooch with round raised center set with amethyst.

Marks Stamped on edge with 3 arrowhead-shaped marks, "STERLING / PRIP"
Signed on back (burned?): "II.68.+ -"
Incised on raised panel on revers: "JP"

ProvenanceJohn Prip; Daphne Farago, August 29, 1991 Daphne Farago; to MFA, 2006, gift of Daphne Farago.