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Charm bracelet
Miyé Matsukata (American (born in Japan), 1922–1981)
American
1950s
Medium/Technique
Silver
Dimensions
Length: 20 cm (7 7/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Annette L. Born in memory of Arla Born
Accession Number2014.1230
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsJewelry, Contemporary Art, Americas
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Bracelets and armlets
DescriptionThe chain component of the bracelet is a double, flattened, open curb link with a toggle clasp (not original to the orrnament). Suspended from the links are seven, round sheet-metal charms. On the front of the charms are various flowers and symbols soldered to the surface. On reverse, some charms have initials while others have dates. According to Alexandra Watkins (a Janiye jeweler), the charms were made in Japan.
Marks
The reverse of each charm is marked Janiye Japan Sterling 950
ProvenanceBefore 2014, sold by a dealer to Annette L. Born, Brookline, MA; 2014, gift of Born to the MFA. (Accession date: September 24, 2014)