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Shoe Buckle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a square-shaped metal object; the object is a shoe buckle. The object is made of silver-colored metal and has a rectangular shape with rounded corners. It features a decorative border around the edges, comprising a series of small circles and curved lines. The center of the buckle is divided into two sections: a smaller, irregularly shaped section on the left and a larger rectangular section on the right. The buckle appears to be old and worn, with visible signs of aging and use. A small piece of paper with handwritten text reading "134126" is placed below the buckle. The background of the image is a plain gray surface.

Artwork Details

Date
1770–1810
Medium
Silver plate on copper
Dimensions
599 × 510 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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