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George Brooks, Ring with Three Cultured Pearls, 1975, hand-forged and welded 18k yellow gold and pearls, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase, 1975.146
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The dimensions of this ring diminish its usefulness as jewelry yet reflect the artist’s belief that “There should be no difference, really, between a piece of jewelry and a piece of sculpture. Ideally, one should be a work of art that is worn instead of displayed on a stand.”
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Ring with Three Cultured Pearls
- Artist
- Date
- 1975
- Location
- Not on view
- Dimensions
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1 3/8 x 3/4 in. (3.5 x 2.0 cm.) diam.
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Smithsonian American Art Museum
Museum purchase
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- Mediums Description
- hand-forged and welded 18k yellow gold and pearls
- Classifications
- Object Number
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1975.146
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