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King's earrings
Anton Frühauf (Italian, 1914–1999)
Italian
1959
Medium/Technique
Gold (18kt), ruby, and white sapphire
Dimensions
Overall: 3.8 x 1 x 1.3 cm (1 1/2 x 3/8 x 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Karen Sethur Rotenberg in memory of Sylvia Sethur
Accession Number2012.542.1-2
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Jewelry, Contemporary Art
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Earrings, flares, plugs, studs
DescriptionEach earring is made up of four, graduated, hinged palques set with two rubies and two white sapphires. The earrings are part of a demi-suite that includes King's Bracelet (2007.410).
Marks
750 / AF on applied plaque on reverse
ProvenanceBetween 1965 and 1995, sold by Anton Fruhauf, Merano, Italy, to Karen Rotenberg, Boston; 2012, gift of Karen Rotenberg to the MFA. (Accession date: September 26, 2012)