Rhinoceros Brooch

1974
(American, 1918–2013)
Overall: 5.1 x 5.1 cm (2 x 2 in.)
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Location: not on view

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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

Rhinoceros Brooch

1974

John Paul Miller

(American, 1918–2013)
America, 20th century

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