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Arline Fisch, Gift Box Ring, 1979, sterling silver and 18k gold, 1 x 1 1⁄2 x 1 in. (2.5 x 3.8 x 2.5 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Martha and Pat Connell, 2002.43, © 1979, Arline M. Fisch
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Artwork Details
- Title
- Gift Box Ring
- Artist
- Date
- 1979
- Location
- Not on view
- Dimensions
- 1 x 1 1⁄2 x 1 in. (2.5 x 3.8 x 2.5 cm)
- Copyright
- © 1979, Arline M. Fisch
- Credit Line
- Gift of Martha and Pat Connell
- 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.