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Boulder opal necklace

Boulder opal necklace
 (c. 1982)

Medium
opal, synthetic cord, silver
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of the artist, 2008
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Medium
opal, synthetic cord, silver
Measurements
20.2 × 15.2 × 1.0 cm
Place/s of Execution
Sydney, New South Wales
Accession Number
2008.537
Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of the artist, 2008
Reproduction requests
Gallery location
Not on display
Physical description
Necklace featuring five pieces of flat cut opal threaded onto braided silk cords of turquoise, rust and brown colours. Silver fastening centre back.

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