Belt Plate

Cleveland Museum of Art

Belt Plate by unknown artist. A dark grey metal plate with a rough texture and rusted edges. The plate's surface is predominantly dark grey with areas of lighter grey and subtle hints of brown from rust. The shape is roughly square with uneven sides. The plate features a central design consisting of interlocking curved lines forming a cross-like pattern. The lines have a raised texture. Surrounding the central design are radiating lines extending outward. Four circular rivets, one in each corner of the plate, have domed heads. The rivets display a two-tone coloration with a darker outer edge and a lighter center. The background of the image is light grey. A subtle shadow is visible beneath the plate.