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Barbara Seidenath

Wurzelblüte / Root Flower Earrings
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Description

Maker

Barbara Seidenath (German, b. 1960), (RISD Faculty 1990-, Jewelry + Metalsmithing)

Title

Wurzelblüte / Root Flower Earrings

Year

1991

Medium

  • eighteen-carat gold,
  • coral,
  • enamel

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Eighteen-carat gold,
  • coral,
  • enamel

Materials

coral, enamel, eighteen-carat gold

Dimensions

Length: 5.7 cm (2 1/4 inches)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Helen M. Danforth Acquisition Fund

Object Number

2001.21.2ab

Type

  • Jewelry

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Jewelry from the Decorative Arts and Design Collection

The American and European jewelry collection at the RISD Museum, part of the Decorative Arts and Design Department, is made up of more than 800 works, including necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings from the medieval period to present day.

Exhibition History

Exhibition History

Brighten Up! Contemporary Enamels
Jun 01, 2024 – Jun 14, 2026

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Barbara Seidenath (German, b. 1960)
Wurzelblüte / Root Flower Earrings, 1991
Eighteen-carat gold; coral; enamel
Length: 5.7 cm (2 1/4 inches)
Helen M. Danforth Acquisition Fund 2001.21.2ab

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