Breastplate and Brooch
Alan Preston (New Zealander, b.1941), Artist 1997 © All rights reserved See full details
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Description
These sets (breastplate and brooch, breastplate and pendant) were a number developed by Preston starting around 1998 exploring celtic cruciforms. Reflecting Preston’s interest in Pacific breastplate forms but with the artist’s own twist – pierced from one shell, making two pieces with no waste. Alan Preston is one of the founding members of Fingers jewellery gallery and cooperative beginning in Auckland in 1974.
Title
Breastplate and Brooch
Production date
1997
Media
breastplate: black lipped oyster shell, vau
brooch: black lipped oyster shell, silver, stainless steel
brooch: black lipped oyster shell, silver, stainless steel
Measurements
Breastplate: 460mm (length)
100mm (diameter)
Brooch: 10 x 60mm (h x diameter)
100mm (diameter)
Brooch: 10 x 60mm (h x diameter)
Credit line
Collection of The Dowse Art Museum, purchased 1998
Accession number
1999.5.1/1-2
