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Shoe Buckle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two identical silver shoe buckles, rectangular with curved sides and octagonal outline. The buckles have a flat, smooth surface and are decorated with geometric inlays. Two clear stones or crystals are set on either side of the buckle. The buckles are displayed on a plain white background. The buckle is titled "Shoe Buckle" and the artist is not specified.

Artwork Details

Date
1770–1800
Medium
Steel and silver plate on copper or brass
Dimensions
501 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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