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Sword Belt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Sword Belt by unknown artist. The object is a long, thin, off-white strap with a repeating pattern of black designs. The strap has a beaded edge along its length. A large, U-shaped piece is attached to the strap. The U-shaped piece points downwards. Both the strap and U-shaped piece have similar black designs. The background is gray. The strap and U-shaped piece are centered.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
Silk, spangles, mettalic yarn and coils
Culture
French
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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