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Michael Tom small hammered copper spherical sculpture

 Accession — Object: 1
Identifier: ART-2017-10

Content Description

A small small hammered copper spherical sculpture with a stripe of gold glaze. Similar in shape to a fruit or seed, with a hook-like appendage at the top. Approximately 3.5 x 2.5 in. Unsigned.

Acquisition Type

Gift

Provenance

According to the donor Tim Choy, George R. Ellis, former director of the Honolulu Academy of Arts (1982-2003), purchased this piece from the artist. After George's wife Nancy died, he deaccessioned much of their art collection, and gave this piece to Tim Choy. Choy donated it to Pacific University's Phillip and Leigh Creighton Art Collection in 2017.

Language of Description

English

Restrictions Apply

No

Dates

  • Creation: 1982-1999

Creator

Extent

1 items