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Puzzle Piece necklace
Kara Ross (American, born 1965)
American
2009
Medium/Technique
Gold (18 kt), diamond, and ebony
Dimensions
Length x width: 34.9 x 20.3 cm (13 3/4 x 8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the Gaffney family
Accession Number2011.406
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Necklaces and neck bands
DescriptionThe necklace is made of irregularly shaped ebony elements ("puzzle pieces") that are graduated in size. Several elements are embelished with diamond-studded gold forms that are also irregular in shape.
Marks
Impressed Kara Ross on a small, rectangular, gold plaque on the reverse of the last puzzle piece near clasp. Tang of clasp bears the patent number 4697315.
ProvenanceMay 2009, gift of Kara Ross to her brother, Ed Gaffney, New York; 2011, gift of Gaffney to the MFA. (Accession Date: June 22, 2011)
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