The Alchemist's Wedding Band

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The small scale sculpture, according to the artist, represents an alchemical allegory of marriage. It is symmetrical with two bulbous shapes emerging from a third round piece which is balanced on a crescent shape. The work is topped with a funnel shape holding some shapes made of lead.

Physical Description

1 art original : lead, copper, 12K gold ; 3.75 x 2.75 x 1.25 in.

Creation Information

Lopez, Ana M. (Ana Maria), 1974- 2006.

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This physical object is part of the collection entitled: College of Visual Arts + Design Archival Project and was provided by the UNT College of Visual Arts + Design to the UNT Digital Library, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 168 times. More information about this object can be viewed below.

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  • Lopez, Ana Maria

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Description

The small scale sculpture, according to the artist, represents an alchemical allegory of marriage. It is symmetrical with two bulbous shapes emerging from a third round piece which is balanced on a crescent shape. The work is topped with a funnel shape holding some shapes made of lead.

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1 art original : lead, copper, 12K gold ; 3.75 x 2.75 x 1.25 in.

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  • 2006

Added to The UNT Digital Library

  • Dec. 19, 2012, 1:25 p.m.

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  • June 17, 2021, 10:42 p.m.

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Lopez, Ana M. (Ana Maria), 1974-. The Alchemist's Wedding Band, physical object, 2006; (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc129771/: accessed March 26, 2025), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT College of Visual Arts + Design.

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