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Rhinoceros Brooch

1974

John Paul Miller

(American, 1918–2013)
Culture
America
Medium
gold
Measurements
Overall: 5.1 x 5.1 cm (2 x 2 in.)
Credit Line
In memory of Ann White Kennedy, gift of her family 1979.35
Copyright
Copyright
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Location
Not on view
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Description

Miller’s considerable prowess in making jewelry is evident in his lavish use of difficult techniques such as granulation—an ancient practice of attaching tiny beads of gold without solder, which he is credited with rediscovering—and multicolor enameling.

Rhinoceros Brooch

1974

John Paul Miller

(American, 1918–2013)
America

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