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Woman's necklace
French
mid 1970s
Medium/Technique
gilt bamboo, fiber, and glass
Dimensions
Height x width x depth: 35.5 x 14.8 x 1 cm (14 x 5 13/16 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Karen and Michael Rotenberg
Accession Number2010.310
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Jewelry, Contemporary Art
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Necklaces and neck bands
DescriptionThis necklace is made up of rectangular panels of bamboo that is colored by gold and colored paint (?) assembled in a mosaic-like pattern, backed and connected by textile and containing four blue fabric panels. Round red glass faceted stones decorate the piece.
ProvenanceMid 1970s, purchased by Karen Rotenberg, Boston, in Paris; gift of Rotenberg and her husband Michael to the MFA (Accession date: April 14, 2010)