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Koi fish brooch
Oscar Heyman Bros. (American, founded in 1912)
American
1940s
Medium/Technique
18K gold, platinum, lightning ridge opals, round diamonds, and emeralds
Dimensions
Length x width: 7.6 x 6 cm (3 x 2 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Oscar Heyman & Brothers
Accession Number2015.2214
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsJewelry / Adornment – Brooches
DescriptionGold and platinum Koi fish brooch with opal and diamond body and emerald eyes. The 28 (15.78 ct) opals are from Australian and are custom cut. The eyes are cabochon emeralds (.47 ct) and there are thirty brilliant cut diamonds (.33 ct) around the Koi's head. The Oscar Heyman serial number is 200672.
Provenance1939-1940, made by Oscar Heyman & Bros., New York, NY; 2015, gift of Oscar Heyman & Bros. to the MFA. (Accession date: June 24, 2015)