Collection Online as of November 13, 2019
Rhinoceros Brooch
John Paul Miller
(American, 1918-2013)
Gold
Overall: 5.1 x 5.1 cm (2 x 2 in.)
In memory of Ann White Kennedy, gift of her family 1979.35
Location
not on view
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.