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Shoe Buckle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows two shoe buckles. The buckles are rectangular with rounded corners and have a silver color. They are made of metal and have a decorative design. The buckles have a central vertical bar with a series of horizontal lines on either side. There are two small oval-shaped protrusions, one at the top and one at the bottom of each buckle. The protrusions have ridged details. The buckles have a symmetrical design with identical details on both sides. The background of the image is a plain gray surface.

Artwork Details

Date
1775–1800
Medium
Silver plate on copper
Dimensions
599 × 359 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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