Gift Box Ring

Arline Fisch, Gift Box Ring, 1979, sterling silver, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Kenneth R. Trapp in honor of Martha and Pat Connell, 2002.25, © 1979, Arline M. Fisch
Copied Arline Fisch, Gift Box Ring, 1979, sterling silver, 1 147878 in. (3.32.22.1 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Kenneth R. Trapp in honor of Martha and Pat Connell, 2002.25, © 1979, Arline M. Fisch

Artwork Details

Title
Gift Box Ring
Artist
Date
1979
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
1 147878 in. (3.32.22.1 cm)
Copyright
© 1979, Arline M. Fisch
Credit Line
Gift of Kenneth R. Trapp in honor of Martha and Pat Connell
Mediums
Mediums Description
sterling silver
Classifications
Keywords
  • Object — other — container
Object Number
2002.25

Artwork Description

The Gift Box Rings play with the idea of jewelry presented as a gift. We solve the mystery of what might be in the boxes, concealed in beautiful “wrapping” and “ribbon,” by peering up from below, where the presents reveal themselves to be empty.