Gift Box Ring

Arline Fisch, Gift Box Ring, 1979, sterling silver and 18k gold, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Martha and Pat Connell, 2002.43, © 1979, Arline M. Fisch
Copied Arline Fisch, Gift Box Ring, 1979, sterling silver and 18k gold, 11 121 in. (2.53.82.5 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Martha and Pat Connell, 2002.43, © 1979, Arline M. Fisch

Artwork Details

Title
Gift Box Ring
Artist
Date
1979
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
11 121 in. (2.53.82.5 cm)
Copyright
© 1979, Arline M. Fisch
Credit Line
Gift of Martha and Pat Connell
Mediums
Mediums Description
sterling silver and 18k gold
Classifications
Keywords
  • Object — other — container
Object Number
2002.43

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.