Miyé Matsukata
Ring

Ring
Ring
Ring
ArtistAmerican, born Japan, 1922–1981
CultureJapanese
Titles
  • Ring
Datec. 1979–1980
Medium10k, 24k gold and tigereye
DimensionsOverall: 15/16 × 11/16 × 7/8 in. (2.4 × 1.8 × 2.3 cm)
Credit LineHelen Williams Drutt Collection, gift of Helen Williams Drutt English
Object number2004.1159
Non exposé

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ProvenanceThe artist; commissioned by private collection; bequeathed by Julia Willis; purchased by Helen Williams Drutt English; given to MFAH, 2004.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Stamped on the underside: "Miyé / 10K 24K"

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